Grandpa V.

A man's man, He'd been in the war, saw many places not seen before. Liked to work with His hands, smoked a pipe and came from France. Raced His horse on Sunday, and used it to plow on Monday. Liked to wear suits and hats, but didn't like the neighbors cats. He had built the first bus, so school wouldn't be missed. Made Me a toy barn when I was 3, came to all My birthdays, just for Me ! Taught Me to work very hard, didn't like people who turned to lard. Stuck up for Me when I was a kid, cared a lot when nobody did ! Had worked for the railroad, up in Ashland where it's very cold. Showed Me how to work with wood and told Me how to dance with girls good. Kept his car shiny and bright, at 20 years old, it was a beautiful site. He showed Me respect... and told my studies not to neglect. Loved Grace his wife, and was with Her for life. Helped to make Me a man, and to be all that I can ! By Perri R. Voge for My GrandPa Voge, I miss him.