Yesterday morning, I got an unexpected call, which was particularly difficult since I’m so far from home. It was the toughest news I’ve ever received while being halfway across the country. My grandfather passed away. He wasn’t just my grandpa. To me, he was my best friend, my rock, and in many ways, a second father. He was the one I could count on no matter what and when I was at my lowest, he was there to lift me up, and when I succeeded, he was there cheering the loudest. He never missed a moment in my life. Whether it was my graduation, my baseball games, or anything in between, he was always there, supporting me with everything he had. And now, the one person who's been there for every important moment in my life, is no longer here. I feel lost. I feel this immense emptiness because he was the person I always went to, and now I don't know who to turn to. It's a question that will echo in my mind for a while as who do I go to now? But even though he's not physically here, I know he's still with me, watching over me, guiding me from above, just like he always has. His love and the memories we shared, especially the last month where I had the privilege to be with him every single day will stay with me forever. Those moments, no matter how small they seemed at the time, are all I have left now. Every conversation, every laugh, every shared moment will be etched into my heart. The way we connected over sports, how proud he was of my work, hearing him smile when I'd tell him about the athletes I met or the articles I wrote. That’s something l'll never forget. He was so proud of me for chasing my passion, something that not everyone gets to do. And now, knowing he's gone, it feels like a piece of me has been taken, too. But I know I have to keep moving forward. I have to keep going because I know he's still watching, still rooting for me, and still proud of who I am. Rest easy, Grandpa. I love you, and I'll continue to make you proud. Say hi to Grandma, Uncle Joe, Max, and most importantly Cody for me ❤️

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