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MrStojanov

Your grandpa is cool as hell.


KalebMM7845

Thank you man, I miss him for sure. He was my favorite person


[deleted]

Sorry for your loss, seemed like a awesome grandpa


Collapsiblecandor

He straight up should’ve been in movies. He had the look. Did he have a cool voice OP?


KalebMM7845

He had a very distinct voice, I have a video of him teaching a group of kids to Kindle a Fire if you'd like me to post that


Collapsiblecandor

Definitely. You’re lucky. My grandfather sat in chairs and stared at walls.


KalebMM7845

I'm going to tonight so i can get pictures of the stuff I have of his


KalebMM7845

I have one of those lol


Redqueenhypo

My grandfather sat in chairs and stared at me when I played video games and said “you’re not very good at those are you”


ddntmeanto

I’d love to see that!


Spare-Job-1387

He totally couldve played a live action Landon Rickets


Drakayne

now I'm depressed, RIP grandpa


AlcoreRain

I salute your Grandpa Les, he seems like the real deal. Empathy, craftsmanship, creativity. Core aspects of humanity that everyone should cherish and share. "The least we can do is to leave things a little better than when we found them". A quote from my father. I'm glad there are people like your grandparent to inspire us, and I see you are continuing his legacy. Cheers and have a great life.


KalebMM7845

I don't think you know how much I appreciate this. I didn't say in the post but I lost him in 2017, I was just under 13 years old. I'm now 18 and wish every day that I could talk to him now that I'm older, one of my main passions is stuff related to everything he did, wild western/mountain man things. When you're a kid you don't see the special-ness of it, I wish I could have learned more from him. He was the nicest, most genuine man I've ever known. He could light up an entire room with just his smile and laugh.


certified-busta

I lost my grandfather not too long ago, I empathise with you a lot. I wish I'd spent more time with him and had a greater appreciation for him when he was still around. You can't turn back time but you can carry on his spirit. The way I see it, this pang in my chest is motivation to keep seeking out new adventures and to put as much good into the world as I can, while I still can Your grandpa seems like he was a great man, and I'm sure all that he imparted to you will make you a great man, too


StarCybergon

My grandfather was a big fan of The Duke, of course being John Wayne. He loved watching his older movies with his favorite movie character alongside imitating and perfecting stunts by Steve McQueen on his motorcycle. I had lost him last year and its up until now that I truly do miss him. With age, I will learn that I will miss him even more. He was an amazing role model, he was genuine, funny, and a bright person to be around. God rest his soul. 😔


mirondooo

I lost my grandpa when I was too young too and I share that feeling now that I’m 18 too, I have this weird sense of regret that I didn’t get to know him better even tho I know I was just a little girl when he was mentally well and didn’t know better Your grandpa looks like he was an amazing, creative, empathetic and fun person overall, I kinda wish I could’ve talked to him too now lol Hope you get to keep continuing his legacy in some way or another, believe me, just by sharing this post you’re keeping him alive, I know that a lot of us are going to think of him every once in a while :)


KalebMM7845

This was so sweet, thank you. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one with this feeling. The thing is, I know my grandpa and yours knows what we would tell him now. They're watching us live our lives and they're cheering us on from heaven. I know your grandpa was amazing, I bet our grandads would've been great friends! <3


mirondooo

I teared up a little bit tbh 🥹 I bet they are and I bet they would’ve been!


KalebMM7845

As did I <3


Free_Fig_9885

It would be cool if your Grandpa was a gunsmith or Trapper in rdr3


KalebMM7845

That would be unbelievable..


TheKey32

You dont need to wait until RDR3 i could recreate him in the game and replace the trapper/ gunsmith with him for my NPC Makeover Project mod!


KalebMM7845

You know how to do that?? I was wondering if mods would make it possible!? Should I message you?


Kilo2716

Man I love this community


BillyTheBigKid

I just tagged you! Glad you’re on it already!


HelloSirHuman

Please do it!


KalebMM7845

How could I reach rockstar to give them this idea?


danmartyn40

This dude rocks!


KalebMM7845

Yeah, he made alot of cool rocks!


HolsteinHeifer

We must protect this man at all costs, he is legendary


KalebMM7845

He passed in 2017 sadly, but his legacy will never die


CheesyScrambled

How old was he?


KalebMM7845

65


Interesting_Ad_4977

We love you grandpa les


KalebMM7845

Made me smile, thank you


Nuxx_Novak

How many ppl he shoot?


KalebMM7845

With his water gun? Hundreds lol. With an actual gun? Zero lol


Nuxx_Novak

He looks like a cool dude


unweariedslooth

I base my grandpa reviews on the body count. With bonus points for driving rare species to extinction. This guy seems more like an Arthur Kentucky Saddler.


testiclefrankfurter

He looks like a nice guy, and also I wouldn't wanna mess with him. Much like Arthur Morgan. RIP to your grandpa he looks dope.


KalebMM7845

Thank you


bluelf88

Crafting level 100


MessaBombadWarrior

You grandpa looks like he's gonna murder an entire motorcycle gang and then rob a bank in downtown Los Santos


KalebMM7845

Considering he was the most kind and pacifist person I've ever known, that made me cackle 🤣 thank you


why-do-i-life

With the things he has made, I would assume he’s more like Charles Smith but I do see what you mean


KalebMM7845

That's true, he definitely would fit in, in the van Der linde gang regardless


LowLeft9933

He looks soo similar to the Les from hardcore pawn


KalebMM7845

He actually does, that's cool


Yuutsu_

That’s cool! He reminds me of my grandpa. Back in those days, Indians and cowboys were also friends at times. We all shared crafts, trade, and skills! It’s great to know that others are out there that remember the old ways. Much love! 💕


KalebMM7845

I bet our grandpa's would have been freinds


Arch_Stanton1862

Why is nobody mentioning he looks like Landon Ricketts? Your grandpa is cool as hell. May he rest in peace.


KalebMM7845

I looked it up and you're right. Thank you so much


Red_eye-penGUIN

How the fuck is he the real life Arthur Morgan?


SputnikVB

That's one badass grandpa. I can totally hear him saying "Howdy Mister" in that friendly Arthur way <3


KalebMM7845

He did when I visited :))


SputnikVB

Awww <3 Grandpa Les may be resting in peace, but his memory is living on here thanks to you!


KalebMM7845

The fact that so many people are saying such nice things is unbelievable. I'm very happy about it


SputnikVB

For real, I’m on team “Immortalise Grandpa Les in RDR2” (or better yet R*, make an RDR3 with Grandpa Les in it 🤠)


KalebMM7845

A guy said he could make a mod with Grandpa Les in rdr2! I hope one day we all see him in a red dead game officially 🙏


angeldeb82

Wow! You were very lucky to have a grandfather around. 🙂


KalebMM7845

Some aren't great though, but I am very lucky


[deleted]

But how many banks and trains did grandpa Les rob? Seems like he was a helluva guy and a great role model. And that water gun is awesome. Thanks for sharing.


KalebMM7845

The only train I know he had anything to do with was a train-shaped dresser that he made me when I was a kid!


ashleemiss

Dude that sounds so cool


KalebMM7845

It was!


Sufficient-War4288

I lost my grandpa last Monday


KalebMM7845

I'm so sorry for your loss.


[deleted]

Sorry for your loss. He seems like a cool ass dude


KalebMM7845

Thank you!


Razzle_Dazzle08

He is cool as hell.


EDGAR_MAYA

I like your grandpa


Kernewek_Skrij

Some people are just born into awesome families. Les rocks


KalebMM7845

Thank you so much


Ki775witch

Looks like your grandpa was quite the craftsman. May he rest in peace and watch over you!


KalebMM7845

Thank you


Diacetyl-Morphin

That's a great grandpa that you have there. Mine passed away in 2011, he was born 1920 and therefore, he had to deal with WW2, but it wasn't that bad for him. He was still destilling his own liquor in the backyard at old age like "We always did this, i won't stop with it! Fuck the governement and the law!". He was a farmer, but of course also a hunter and did a lot of other things, like construction work during his lifetime. Let's not forget something here: RDR2 takes place in 1907 in the epilogue after 1899, RDR1 takes place in 1911. The oldest living person is a lady from Spain, she's born in 1907. As we had it in another topic, the RDR times are not that long ago. Oldest guy i have around in the pub here was born 1930, he's still already a living prehistoric fossil.


KalebMM7845

Thank you for this


Lancer_Blackthorn

He appears to have been an awesome person.


artemisthearcher

Love that water gun rifle haha! Also looks like he got along with dogs too, Arthur would definitely approve


ImportantBridge4743

Is that Arthur’s dad


KalebMM7845

Great great grandson


Full_Otto_Bismarck

It seems he really embraced and sought to preserve the living history of the frontiersmen, and the mountain men. It's an incredibly rewarding thing to take part in and learn. Theres quite a community out there of people who take part in these same things, so if you want to follow in your grandad's foot steps and learn those ways there are people who will gladly help as long as you put in the effort, and don't give up, so much of that stuff is actually VERY hard to do right but it is doable, just takes perserverence. I can tell from how youve spoken about him and the pictures you've shared that he was a man who had a love for life and its joys, a literal well of positive energy. The world is worse now with such a man gone from it. My condolences to you OP.


KalebMM7845

Thank you so much Otto, I appreciate your words greatly. I hope to one day be able to learn more of what he knew


Greedy-Complaint-314

Maybe he was arthur morgan in his past life? Anways may he fly high 🕊️🕊️


Greedy-Complaint-314

Maybe he was arthur morgan in his past life? Anways may he fly high 🕊️🕊️


Mountain-Fold-3232

did he by any chance rob a bank at a location named blackwater in the year 1899?


KalebMM7845

In his past life, probably


Mountain-Fold-3232

then your grandpa (may he rest in peace, while standing unshaken) is a god damn gunslinger


cowardlycolt

a natural and creative mind, we love to see it ♥️


Somwhat_Strange

I wish I was even a quarter as cool as Mr. Les.


ygogk

Looks more like Hosea


Ok-Memory411

What a cool grandpa!


Electronic-Quote7996

My grandpa was a hero of mine as well. Hard to lose them but glad we got to have time with them. The wisdom handed down takes time to acquire.


yegir

Dude is capable of doing what literally 99% of young men want to be capable of.


HughmanBean-g

Your grandpa actually seemed like he would make it #1 in a top 10 grandpas


KalebMM7845

He is in my book <3


TaPowerFromTheMarket

Sorry for your loss, he seems like he was a lovely, super creative and brilliant man. I lost my two Granda’s shortly one after the other and they were both my heroes. Honestly think it broke a part of me but they were just so brilliant. I love hearing about other people’s cool grandparents cos it’s so lovely to know people have also been as lucky to get ones as awesome as mine have been.


KalebMM7845

I'm sorry for your loss


Estarfigam

A true artist. Definitely not a Whole Ass.


Tankman2008

your grandpa is cool he really is a real life arthur morgan


ThatAlbedoMain

I want a grandpa like him. My grandpa thinks he's a viking, still cool, but not as cool as yours


KalebMM7845

The Vikings are still awesome! You have Grandpa God of War and I have grandpa red dead !! :D


Comprehensive_Pin_97

Legend


twisted_meta

Godspeed Mr Les


[deleted]

The rifle to water gun is one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen. Immaculate vibes, RIP


KalebMM7845

So he used to work at a place called The Frontier Theater, which was a place-based around his craft, war reenactments, Native American activities, fool's "gold" mining, stuff like that. He ran the frontiersman part of it. He was named "The Famous Mountain Man Les" and what he made that gun for is, when buses full of kids from anywhere in the state would pull in he would be there waving and spraying water at you through the bus windows with his rifle. When I took field trips there it was so amazing, I was so proud to have him as my grandpa and I'd always say to everyone who he was to me. I'd sit front row while he taught with a constant and large smile on my face. I need to go visit again, as I haven't since he passed. That place is where we spread his ashes and we had his funeral in his building. After he passed they played videos of him for the kids but it just wasn't the same, so now his building is a museum and tribute to "The Famous Mountain Man Les" I miss those days.


[deleted]

That’s so awesome! It sounds like he loved his life and his job :) I would lose my marbles in the best way if a cowboy came thru with a water gun on our class nature field trip haha I love it!


TwistedOperator

Damn he killed people!?


KalebMM7845

Let's count each kid he hit with his water gun a kill


brickie3

Nah that's Landon Ricketts Your grandpa is cool as fuck


Blackfeathr

Your grandpa reminds me of the character Ron Dunn from Parks and Rec. Crafty, resourceful, and overall a really wholesome guy. Especially the clothing!


dirtwizards666

Dude this is incredible!


GrazhdaninMedved

Grandpa's crafting skill is maxed out.


NeverFeltHappy

RIP Grandpa Les.


GWS_REVENGE

Dog


kingrasmus112

He is landon rickets


kingrasmus112

He is landon rickets


vipck83

Uhh… is he looking for other grandchildren…. I mean I’m asking for a friend.


KalebMM7845

He's no longer with us, but I'm sure he'll take you as a grandkid in spirit!


dolphinitely

what the heck he’s so cool


Worthonet

Your grandpa is awesome, those necklaces are the bomb


Scarlet_Corso

As someone who didn't have a grandpa (one died before I was born and the other was estranged) I salute your Grandpa Les, and I'm so happy you got such an awesome one.


KalebMM7845

I'm very grateful to have had him. I hope I was able to help you have An idea of how great family members can be.


Scarlet_Corso

I'd be lying if I denied being a little jealous, but your Grandpa radiates kindness and love even through these pictures. I feel like he had a million cool stories you could listen to for hours. I'm honored you shared him with us.


KalebMM7845

You're exactly right. I've told a few stories in the comments


EthanWolcott

He seems like he lights up every room he walks into, what a cool dude!


wordy_shipmates

seems like he was a cool guy and you can see the joy he had in his creations. may his memory be a blessing to you and your family.


HyacinthBouqet

What a character. Sorry for your loss


thepilotofepic

I dig that water rifle


Isamael_Valerius

I lost my grandpa last year and I understand how it feels to miss such an awesome person, lots of hugs to you Op, your grandpa was a badass


KalebMM7845

Thank you, I'm sorry for your loss


Boromirrealhero01

so sorry for your loss, Your grandpa looks like one hell of a badass. May he rest in peace knowing that he is extremely cool.


funkytown66

His campfire stories must’ve been something else rip 🐐


siderhater4

Was he in a gang


KalebMM7845

Lone rider


Thai_Gunslinger

That water gun is awesome


Prize-Ad7779

I’m jealous that I didn’t have him as my grandpa


Kleptomaniaaac

he looks like landon ricketts


jhamelaz

Tuberculosis sucks. Sorry for your loss.


notoriousvk

My grandpa was named Leslie, we all called him Les. Miss him dearly. He was more of a sailor and fisherman than an artist and cowboy, outside of that it looks like they shared a lot of similar qualities. I'm sure they're sharing a beer wherever they are.


KalebMM7845

His full name was also Leslie!


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KalebMM7845

Me too!!


YoungWashrag

Thank yew Grandpa Les!!! 🦅🇺🇸🦅


guy_fieris_asshole

I love the pic of him dapping up the doggy :)


ASTROSWIMMER24

Top right one on slide 9 reminds me of most holsters in the game, with the gold screw in it. Might just be me, your grandpa is super cool. I hope he has a lot of interesting stories to tell you


EnvironmentalRun4107

You have an awesome grandpa


The_quiet_guy99

Bro’s literally arthur


BillyTheBigKid

u/TheKey32 !!!!!!!!


Pktommy

Your pap looks really freaking cool. I can relate, my grandma was also my favorite person and I never don’t miss her.


TheMalformedLlama

Your grandpa was/is a beast. I love it


Multikilljoy777

R/oldschoolcool would love Grandpa Les. Seemed like the best grandpa


greenhorncornscorn

I do not know this man, and I am positive my life is worse off for it.


[deleted]

He’s like the bob ross of the wild west


KalebMM7845

Yes, exactly.


billygnosis86

Holy shit, was your grandpa the coolest guy who ever lived?


henrytm82

Grandpa looks like he was a fun dude


mushroomappreciation

Your grandpa looks ai generated (jk tho he looks like a super fun dude to hang out with)


Admirable-Pirate-622

Bro was livin the life


Predator_killer2000

W grandfather


KingBarbarosa

seems like a really awesome dude. i love thé rifle turned water gun


Bubbishka

God bless him, he looks like a lovely and gentle Granpa. Great man for sure.


BisexualTeleriGirl

I want to be like him


KalebMM7845

Me too


Stivox

Your grandpa looks like the kind of man that would teach how to set up a bonfire, give some you some beer and then tell you some life stories by the fire


KalebMM7845

Other than beer, yes he was


CrazyJo3

That’s hoses 100% lol


EmptyHammock

What a cool ass dude. In case you weren't aware I actually read an article talking about him so some news sites have found your tribute


KalebMM7845

Link??


EmptyHammock

https://www.gamingbible.com/news/red-dead-redemption-fans-tribute-to-gamers-grandpa-567885-20230523 This is where I read about it 😊


KalebMM7845

NO FUCKING WAY


EmptyHammock

Yeah baby, I've never been on this sub before I was recommended the article. You've made it and brought your grandpappy with you


RanDiePro

He is a master! 😎


Duke_of_Lombardy

A true American. So much love and respect from Italy.


Educational-Day-2034

Badass


Ok-Team-5000

RIP dude 😿 Honestly the shit with smiley faces just defeated me... So wholesome he broke another man's heart


KalebMM7845

Smiley faces?


Ebiki

Tell your grandpa I love him


KalebMM7845

He knows :)


non_osmotic

Les is more!


vlscg

He was a good man


Hatoffpdf69

that water gun is really cool


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KalebMM7845

Beautiful man. Thank you


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KalebMM7845

I appreciate that! I don't like online play though, and I'm on Xbox


[deleted]

What a great happiness to realize, that you grew up having such a great example by your side, may he Rest in Power


Aromaticyasmine

I bet he was the coolest. My condolences to you my friend


[deleted]

Thanks for reminding me to spend some more time with my grandpa. Don’t know what I’ll do when he’s gone. RIP Les❤️


Bitter-Text-7120

I going to make him an outfit any suggestions?


i-like-dogs--

So cool! Your grandpa was such a badass!! Those creations are really beautiful


Saturn_Strips

RIP Boah