James Michael Imperial

Dear Michael, some 65 or so years ago our mothers met at my Tias house down the block from your grandpa and gramma's, and became fast forever friends...And our family size increased in love and laughter. Going thru tough times together brought us close. Our marriages, children, family losses and war didn't change our friendship. Sharing pics and stories of our children and grandchildren and great grandchildren kept us connected. I'm grateful and proud for knowing you and will love you always....

I will miss you dearly. I know one day the empty space caused by your passing will be filled with joy and peace from the memories you left behind but the grief is still creating a void that for now is too deep for words or oral expression. I have spent the first 38 years of my life with you and now I will spend the rest of my life reflecting on that blessing and on how incredibly short your time with us was. I love you Dad more than my words could possibly express. Axel ❤

Looking back I know that every time I hung out with my grandpa the only time I cried was when he picked out a sad sappy movie. So when I was going through his belongings the day after he passed and found his iPod shuffle I should have know it would have songs like So What by Pink all the way to pieces like Canon in D minor. Out of everything I remember about the infamous James Michael Imperial I will remember three things; it's boring to be normal, never give up on family, and kaka. And even...