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Basilica of Notre Dame University and My Grandfather

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My maternal grandfather died when I was just seven! Most certainly he is honored with special joy in heaven. He left his art work at the Basilica of Notre Dame in Indiana Those artistic, lighted fixtures you see hanging down Are his creations,he must ride on his own heavenly cloud! It makes me wonder....what will I leave behind of beauty? That inspires human souls, to look up to God and in gratitude, On this earth, perform His work witn joyous duty! He created Art Deco Doors at the Chicago Tribune Towers, Peoplle walked through those doors and worked for hours, Upon hours. Tribute to my Grandfather, Stanley of blessed memory. Love, Panagiota 10/13/2020 Opus #3

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/27/2023 11:50:00 AM

Terrific tribute to your very talented grandfather and a special tribute to you Pangie for remembering his accomplishments. Your very own legacy is the love and admiration you have for your family. :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 3/27/2023 4:12:00 PM

Quite acccomplished!I had told you about the gargoyles atop the tribune tower in Chicago. The art deco elevator doors in the Chicago sun times Building, Grandpa designed those, I can’t compare to what he ever did. What with my dorky poems. It’s embarrassing, Huggs,Pangie xo

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/15/2020 4:05:00 AM

He sounds like a gifted artist. Thank you for sharing him.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/15/2020 6:04:00 AM

Hello Caren You would have liked.. him... He was mellow, fun,pleasant and kind!.. Yes and very gifted, I learned all this years later. He also made gargoyles that are on top of the Wrigley building in Chicago. ....,I know that you know where that is! Thanks Pangie xx

Eve Roper

Date: 10/13/2020 8:44:00 PM

Wow! Great and honored grandfather, Panagiota. Enjoyed reading. Hugs Eve

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/15/2020 3:34:00 PM

Dear Eve I missed your second comment, very sorry, do forgive my errant behavioir. I wasn't being bragidocious about him. I see so many read and avoided a response. I set myself up to expect one from people I thought were my friends. It's my fault. ))) having no expectations is best! Or blocking all comnents. I have a poem about myself and Donnie. Tom Cunningham surprised me and added the photo. Same story there no comments. I know if I saw a picture of any Poet here at that tender age, I'd say something.))) Same disappointment. Those who I thought were my friends are in Absentia. Tom thought it was a cute idea. Apparently OT turned people off. They are more interested in leaves, bugs, who knows what? I am into realism. I feel I SHOULD leave here permanently. Many would cheer. Love Panagiota xxx

Eve Roper
Date: 10/14/2020 10:27:00 PM

One of my love is the arts and if someone as much talent as your grandfather should be known. Thank you for sharing a talented grandfather.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/13/2020 8:54:00 PM

EVE, Did you notice, you are the only woman who commented? I did! And am blessed by you doing that! Thank you. I see those lamps and wonder if I will leave such an inspiring legacy? I do hope in a small way this will happen. Love, Pangie xxx

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 10/13/2020 3:29:00 PM

Impressive indeed, Pangie! Thanks for sharing the stellar accomplishments of your GrandDad - Bob

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/13/2020 3:35:00 PM

The credit goes to him, glad to share him. I seem to have a penchant for creative men in my life, too. Novelists, poets and musicians-))) OAN in 25 minutes,))) Hurray. Thanks, Bob. Hugs Pangie xxx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/13/2020 3:01:00 PM

Beautiful tribute to your grandfather Panagiota, His work will be admired forever. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/13/2020 3:22:00 PM

Thanks Tom for the additional work, you must bean angel.))?

Panagiota Romios
Date: 10/13/2020 3:08:00 PM

Its been there for over 100 years. He worked so hard, handsome, and even tempered. With 7 kids. Boys and girls. You can see what I wrote to Word Hobo below.)) All kids had religious schooling. His one son lost an eye, but became a successful engineer. I miss all of them, we were close! Pangiexx Pangie xx