Bill Poplack, 1921 – 2009
Bill Poplack, 1982
My Grandfather, William J. Poplack, died yesterday at around 4:45 in the afternoon. He was incredibly caring and generous human being, and, at 88, he’d lost absolutely none of the wit that made him so much fun to spend time with. Grandpa stayed with us through more than 10 years of his declining health he was also a fighter with an iron will. He survived a Nazi P.O.W. camp after his plane was shot down over occupied Holland during World War II, and then, forty years later, bested a gunshot to the heart during a mugging right here in New York City. When his time finally came, he was surrounded by family in Birmingham, MI, the place he lived all his life. Every one who knew him and was close to him will certainly miss him very much.
December 31st, 1969 at 7:00 pm
September 18th, 2009 at 2:45 am
I am sorry for your loss. He seems like a great p
September 18th, 2009 at 5:45 am
I am sorry for your loss. He seems like a great person.
September 21st, 2009 at 12:31 am
Condolences from this visitor to this blog. Your grandfather sounds like a remarkable person.
Gary Haigh
Australia
September 22nd, 2009 at 5:19 pm
This is a beautiful note. We sure do miss him. But it was wonderful seeing you, Eric, and your mom. I love you all so much! It was like no time went by. We will meet up soon under better circumstances. It will be good for all of us and I know it will make Grandpa smi
September 22nd, 2009 at 8:19 pm
This is a beautiful note. We sure do miss him. But it was wonderful seeing you, Eric, and your mom. I love you all so much! It was like no time went by. We will meet up soon under better circumstances. It will be good for all of us and I know it will make Grandpa smile : )
October 27th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Thanks, Gary. Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the sentiments.