John Frank Mandl

Hi, Pop. It's been a while since I wrote to you. The hurt over losing you has subsided with time - although I think of you frequently. It's odd what will remind me of you. A phrase, a memory, a story, a game. It can be anything. I hope you and Mom have found each other again. Love. Mike

Hi, Pop. Today's the anniversary of your passing. Just wanted to say hi. We visited you several times this past year. Doesn't seem to get any easier. I think of you daily. Sure miss our go games among other contact.

Love, Mike

Hi, Pop. Visited you on Sunday, 8/23. It was the anniversary of your passing. We miss you so very much. I tapped on your faceplate again so you'd know I was there. It's a beautiful place. You'd like it. You have a bird's eye view of all the comings & goings.

Love, Mike

My memories of my Grandfather are ones that will stay with me always. It has been a while since I spent any great deal of time with G'pa and most of my memories of him are from when I was just a little girl. But I can remember conversations with him like it was just last week that we had them. When he spoke, his big booming voice would fill the room. But it was a kind and patient voice, never harsh or overbearing. When he spoke to me, I felt priveledged to listen.
Grandpa was peaceful...

Hi, Pop. Your birthday and anniversary are coming up soon. Don't know how to handle with Mom. She misses you so, as do I.

Took Mom to Clarksville the week after Xmas. She spent a leisurely week with Bud & Paula. She really enjoyed the time with them. It was good for her to be with other people. And took her to Oklahoma this weekend. She enjoyed that outing, too.

Hi, Pop. Our 1st Xmas without you. It was especially hard on Mom. I know that she cried herself to sleep Xmas Eve. We gathered at my home Thursday. It was a nice holiday. Still missing you.

Love, Mike

Mike and Family,
Lots of memories stir around in my mind when I thinkof your dad. 57 chevy, games, encouraging me to use my mind, flat top haircut, his own smile and laugh and always making me feel welcome in your home. I am glad he was a part of my life.
With fond memories,

Hi, Pop. Tuesday was Veterans Day. I couldn't visit you. But Stan did. Still miss you.

Love, Mike

Hi, Pop. Mom and I vsited you today on the way back from Theda's funeral. I tapped on your faceplate so you'd know we were there. Thought I'd be ready for a visit. Wasn't. It's hard without you. I feel guilty because I know my sadness is for me. You're free of pain and the difficulty of living during those last few weeks. But we miss you so much.

Love, Mike