Eulogy to my grandfather

During the morning of my graduation day at school, I heard my mother crying and it was not any regular cry but indeed, something very tragic just happened. My dear grandfather that I have admired for so many years suddenly passed away and my initial reaction was of both shock and confusion. I had so many things to tell him, about school, about my academic achievement, and I also expected to spend so many memorable moments with him but now all that remains are our memories. It was just so painful and incredibly unconfortable realizing and that he  just left this place in the blink of an eye and that I never could get an answer from him. However, my grandfather didn’t leave without a trace but in fact with a long lasting legacy.

While regarded as a renowned scientist that made ground-breaking contributions to the university and to the scientific research of the entire country, for me my grandfather was just a very dear family member.  Regardless of the situation, he would always dedicate himself for the benefit of others and his  wisdom, enthusiasm and humility had such a significant impact on me. My grandfather was not just any regular grandfather but also my personal mentor and a role model. Without him I would never have come so far, not just academically but also socially and emotionally, every question I asked him, my grandfather would reply with proficiency and every move I made he would question me.  Almost every year of my life I have visited my grandfather and despite us living so far apart, I have never felt any distant from him. Instead we formed an unbreakable bond with each other and I’m so grateful of what he brought to all of the people around him. My grandfather was among the few that understood me very well and every time I met him, I was so delighted but now, all I can do is reminiscing the past.

Since the passing of my grandfather, I have often thought back to him and wondered about his spiritual nature. Maybe he still exists somewhere and still follows us throughout our lives or maybe all of that is false. However, there is one thing we all can agree upon: His spirit will always live on, watching every step each one of us take, and to make him satisfied we must fulfill his last wishes to the best of our abilities.

Rest in peace my dearest grandfather, you will be remembered for generations,
安息吧，我最最亲爱的外公。。。