Life is a series of moments
 

I found out yesterday that my Grandfather had passed away.
This was a sad day for me, I left work early so I could spend some time mourning and reflecting on his life and what he meant to all of us.
I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate his life than to smoke a cigar I have been saving for a reason I did not know. In his honor and to reflect on him and my family, I grabbed a smoke and took a walk to a local semetary during a mild rain. This may all seem a bit morbid to some but for me it all just made sense and seemed right. I feel so much better today and am thankful my Grandfather was able to live a long life and impact all of my family in a positive way. Although I have regrets about not seeing him for a couple years, I am thankful my wife got to spend some time with him a couple weeks ago when she took a trip to California. Like the thread title says: "Life is a series of moments, some good some bad, I am thankful that taking a moment and smoking a cigar helped me to take some time out of my stressful day and deal with this emotional situation in a wonderful way". I will be receiving my Grandfathers beer stein collection and will treasure it always, he was a great man! Rest in peace Henry Smith, you were loved and will never be forgotten!
Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy the pics of my "moment":


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Kellie and I send our sincerest condolences to you and your family Shane.

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Sorry to hear about your loss.

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Sorry for your loss, Shane. Tonight I will smoke a cigar in his memory.

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Thanks soo much everybody!
I hope I didn't make this seem like a thoughts/prayers thread.
I really just wanted to share how smoking a good cigar can be an important "moment" in your life. I am very thankful to everybody here for kicking me down the slope of this magical hobby! I never would have guessed that cigar smoking would become important to me!


Great gesture, that is too kind! Thanks so much!

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Sorry to hear about your loss Shane, and that's not morbit at all brother.

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Condolences on your loss Shane. Sometimes the best part of a good cigar is the time you have during it to stop and reflect.

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I don't mean to be rude, but on a funny note, it is kind of funny you smoked a Skull and Bones in a cemetery where skulls and bones are put to rest. :r

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Sorry for your loss Shane. Living in Tampa at the time when my grandfather passed I was full of remorse for not seeing much of him. I wasn't able to even make the funeral in Pittsburgh. That sometimes still bothers me. Everyone deals with lifes tragedies in different ways. You did what you knew best and that is more than enough. Take care bro....

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Not rude, I have a good sense of humor.
I thought that's the part some people may find morbid:tu

When I was trying to think of the "perfect smoke" that jumped out and bit me:tu I knew it was the one!

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I wonder if I should save my Skull and Bones for when my grandma or grandpa pass. They're both 97 or 98, I can't remember. But they're definitely up there.

I could go to a local cemetery too, but I wonder if I'd get in trouble hanging out smoking a cigar there. It's a cool cemetery, there's a really old part of it that's pretty cool. Not as old as the east coast lots but they had tombstones dated back to the late 1800s.

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Might be a cool idea, it definitley was a peaceful, mind clearing experience!
If you are comfortable with the idea of sitting in a semetary I say go for it.:tu
Just make sure you eat first:tu

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Sorry to hear brother. I lost my Grandfather this time last year and it was hard. Thoughts and prayers coming your way.

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Condolences to you and your family Shane.

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Sorry to hear about your Granpa's passing. My Grandpa passed away 26 years ago, I still miss him and think about the times we shared. R.I.P. Henry Smith May flights of angels sing him to his rest.

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I'm sorry for your loss, Shane. But thank you for sharing your piece with us.

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Thinking of you and your family Shane. I am sorry for your loss.

Tonight I too will smoke a cigar in your grandfather's honor and take the time to think about my family and loves ones that have passed. I believe I have the perfect smoke, S&B Fat Man.

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My condolences, Shane.

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Sorry to hear about this Shane. Condolences to you and your family.

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Sorry to hear this Shane. :tu for finding the good in the bad.

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I'm sorry for your loss Shane. Prayers sent for all those affected.

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Sorry to hear about the loss, Brother, As my signature says - it's not the length of life, but the depth of life.

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Rest in peace, Grandpa Smith.
Prayers for the rest of the family.
Cemeteries are great places to have a thoughtful cigar.

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Shane, I am sorry to hear about your grandpa passing. I can totally understand the smoking and reflecting issue. I am with you, I never thought smoking a cigar would become so important to me, but everything else is on the backburner since finding this place.

R.I.P. Grandpa

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Sorry to hear of your loss. May your Grampa rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers sent for you and your family.

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R.I.P., Mr. Smith.

My condolences for your loss, Shane.

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Sorry for your loss brother!

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Sorry to hear Shane, looks like a nice little reflection time though, thanks for sharing.

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Again Shane...sorry for your loss

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I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather. My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

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Sorry to hear about your loss Shane.

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Sorry to hear about your loss Shane. I will be keeping you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.

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Sorry to hear about your loss; I lost my grandfather recently too and feel your pain.

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My condolences, Shane.

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This and your original post are very well said Shane! Your grandfather would be proud, I think you did a nice gesture and most importantly, it meant something to you. I'm sorry for your loss, you and your family will be in my thoughts.

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Sorry to hear of your loss Shane. Ironically i grabbed a S&B also tonight.

Great minds think alike.

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Sorry to hear that, my condolences and prayers to the whole family.

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My condolence Shane. I never knew either of my grandfathers, celebrate his life brother and remember all the love he had and showed you and your family.

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sorry for your loss shane.

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Sorry for your loss - My grandfather has been gone now for 27 years. I still miss him and reflect on his life.