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Eulogy
James Edwin McLaughlin
Read and Written By: Eric Daniel McLaughlin (eldest grandson)
The man known as James McLaughlin had many titles: James, Jimmy, Little Jimmy, Daddy, Dad, Pop, Granddad, Grandaddy and Grandpop. ... But besides those names and his wife, that was all my grandfather answered to. ... Not all of the 78 years my grandfather spent on this Earth were easy for him. ... The boyfriend never showed up and my grandfather stepped in and won the girl’s heart. ... From that moment on, my grandfather had a mission. ... Once my grandfather’s family was complete, his mission in life was given new parameters. ... I always laugh when I hear that story because for as long as I can remember, my grandfather was no risk taker to say the least. ... As our family expanded, my Grandfather still assumed command. ... My grandfather was the perfect example of a servant leader. ... Personally, the thought that will always enter my head when speaking of my grandfather will be what he did when I was born. ... I think I know what happened to my grandfather when he left.
Approximate Word count = 1408
Approximate Pages = 5.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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