Dear grandpa,

I hope this letter finds you well and joyful. I know you had been suffering for so long, and I am so sorry that I couldn’t be there for you. I wish I had the opportunity to fly back and see you one last time before you left this world behind and join our ancestors. But I’m glad that you are no longer in pain, and that you finally have all the time in the afterworld to do things that you truly enjoy. I’m sure you are having so much fun with your choir group in heaven!

I’m writing this short letter just to let you know that I always think about you and that you are always present in my heart. Even though there were times when it seemed like you were not appreciated by other people in the family, please know that, to me, you have always been the greatest grandfather I or anyone could ever ask for. Your compassion, your optimism, and your patience are what I admire most about you. You were strong enough to stand up for yourself against all the oppression and the unfairness that life threw at you, yet you managed to keep your composure and uphold your values in the face of adversities. You had the strength to keep an optimistic outlook on life even when you had to endure days and nights of agonizing pain from cancer and the aggressivity of chemotherapy. In my eyes, you embody the true definition of a hero, a survivor, and a fighter. You went through life with honor and dignity, and never once did you break down because of frustration and irritation from all the endless fight between you and grandma. Despite her stubbornness and her hot-tempered nature, grandma is a good and thoughtful person who cares about the people she loves. Please forgive her if you haven’t already.

One last thing before I let you go sing if your choir buddies. I started to use the MP3 that you gave me before I left for the States in August. I really like it, and I am appreciative that you took the time to buy it and to make sure that it has all of my favorite songs. You are amazing, and I love you!

Rest in peace grandpa!

Yêu ông và nhớ ông nhiều!

Your grandson.