The greatest person that I ever met in my whole life was my grandfather. We had a special bond that was shared only between the two of us and no one else. I knew that I was his favorite grandchild, though I know he would never actually come out and say it.

When I was thirteen, he gave me the greatest birthday gift that any new teenager could ever imagine. He took me on a trip to Scotland with him, to visit with his family there. It was amazing and I will never forget how special he always made me feel.

The memories of that trip are very dear to me, as Grandpa passed away later that summer. He had been battling cancer and never told anyone about it. I think that he knew it was the last chance he had to make lasting memories with him. He was an incredible man and I miss him so much, even yet.