Returning a dug coin to the earth.

[Gridwalker306]

Today was my grandfather's funeral. He was the one who got me interested in coins and stamps, I get my nostalgic appreciation for these things, as well as antiques and old buildings from him. He was a kind and gentle soul.

He was born in 1928. Today at the funeral, I put a 1928 penny into the coffin with him. It's a penny that I dug, and I was happy to send it back with him. I think he would have liked that.

 

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[babybear]

Sorry for your loss J. That's a very awesome way to honor your grandfather, I'm sure he'll be looking over your shoulder the next time you swing your coil. God Bless.

 

[Vino]

Sorry to hear about your Grandfather,
My condolences. .Im sure he would have liked that..He gave you a gift that keeps giving. .
George

 

[pepperj]

My condolences J Cache of the passing of your Grandfather, I'm sure if he appreciated antiques and history he would of like this also.

 

[Jason in Enid]

Sorry for your loss. That was a really nice memento and I'm sure he's happy with it since it came from you!

 

[Mackaydon]

Nice touch; and a great way to show appreciation for your grandfather.
Don.......

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

There's really only a small handfull of "important" people in one's life, I'm guessing your grand pa was one of yours, he sounds like my kind of guy. Of course I'm sorry for your loss too, but at least you got to know him well, my grand father died when I was about 7, so I never really got to know him, or remember much about him. He was the same type of guy, very kind, and also a coin collector.

 

[ironhorse]

My condolences to you and your family

I'm sure in the future when you are unearthing some vintage coins your memories of your grandfather will be there always and his memory will live on

 

[dirtlooter]

it may not seem like much to some, but it speaks volumes of both the grandfather and the grandson

 

[Cross Potent]

Sorry for your loss. I put my favorite arrowhead underneath my moms pillow when she was buried. She loved to arrowhead hunt.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your Grandfather. May God Bless.

 

[DiggerGal]

So sorry for your loss. What a phenomenal way to honor your Grandfather! I'm sure that he will point you in the direction of many great finds ahead.

 

[shoague]

ditto so sorry about your gDad. I think he would have loved the idea of

 

[UnderMiner]

Beautiful sentiment. May he rest in peace.

 

[Metal Illness]

That was a wonderful thing to do. I was very fortunate to have my grandparents into my adult years, counting my blessings. I'm sure your Granddad was pleased and will be there with you in spirit when you're swinging your coil!

 

[Pointman]

Perhaps one day you both can talk about this again. I often think about the fact that I have been around long enough to have known WWI veterans and now being born in the 20s' and still alive is getting really rare.

 

[Ahab8]

You know it's really cool that you shared that love with him. I feel bad for the people that never had that special connection with family. My granddad also loved coins and had a very nice collection. When I found that tree coin I so wished he was still around to see it. It's awesome that a little piece of you will be with him forever.

 

[sandchip]

Mighty sorry for your loss, but what a blessing to have had such a wonderful granddaddy. Both of mine passed before I came along. Sure would've liked to have known them.

 

[Davers]

VERY COOL.

Your Granddad Sounds like My Kinda Guy.
May he R.I.P..
&
Best Wishes To you & Yours.

 

[Carolina Tom]

My condolences to you and your family. Great gesture! Thanks for sharing.