Courtney Bennof
To my hero, Papa:
Here I sit, wishing you were here to talk to... I was lucky enough to have spent 27 years of my life under your guidance, love, and support... Not many kids get the chance to have such a close relationship with their grandparents. You were my second dad, you were my mentor, my driving instructor, my walking encyclopedia. There aren't enough words contained in all of the languages of the world combined, to express the love I have for you, nor could they describe the incredible trench that is within the thickest part of my heart. You ingrained me with so many stories, morals, expectations, and memories.
Grammy, Mom, Dad, Jake, Kaelyn and I miss you something terrible.......
I will leave you with something you always told me:
"May you have strong winds, and following seas......"
I will love you eternally, Papa, and don't worry, when we miss you, we just look at the moon, and know that you're looking at it, too.
Always,
Courtney Cooke