Rafael Galvan

To My Grandpa, “Best time of my life spent with you girls”, was something I heard often when talking to you. It meant so much to me every time you would say that.. and somehow now.. even more. Losing you weighs so heavy on my heart and sometimes I find myself thinking about the “what ifs”. But I try to remember that the great grief I feel only stems from the tremendous amount of love that I have for you. Every memory of you being a great one. From the morning “REVOLI’s” to the night time pb&j’s.. All my favorite childhood memories spent with you and nana. There are absolutely no words that I can possibly put together that could really grasp your uniqueness… Which makes the opportunity of knowing you that much more special… a blessing really. You were one of a kinda, always unapologetically yourself. Always saying whatever came to mind. I remember being mortified every time you would tell anyone and everyone my childhood embarrassing stories.. and now I find myself thinking.. what i would give to hear you tell those stories just once more. I want to apologize if I ever made you feel lonely. I want you to know that despite everything, life and time getting in the way.. you were always in my heart and I will continue to carry you there. Every time I came to visit I would always hear from many different people how much you would bragged about julia, mom and I .. how much you loved and adored us. The feeling being very mutual. I really hope you knew that we were the lucky ones to be able to call you our grandpa. Thank you grandpa for choosing us, you were the real prize, from every joke to every random fact. I will never forget the impact you had in my life and When I look up at the stars at night I just know you’re the one shining the brightest. Rest In Paradise Grandpa, Til we meet again. 🤍 I love you forever and more. Best time of my life spent with you. 🤍 Philippians 1:3 : “I thank God every time I remember you.” P.S. Give Aunt Bunny, Grandma Ramona, Everyone.. A big hug and kiss for me 🤍