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In Loving Memory

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Known to some as “the Great”, known to others as “the Kid” and to all as a great guy, Nicholas leaves behind a tremendous legacy. As a grandfather, he had a nickname for each grandkid as well as a story or memory to share. Here are some of the great memories that his family will forever cherish: Brian (the Brizer): My nickname from Gramp was "the Brizer" and I've found myself sometimes doing the same thing for Eliza's middle name (Eliza Brynzer). It's something of him that looks like it will carry on with my children. Tiffany (wife of Nick the Ghinger): The first time Gramp came to my school's Veteran's Day Assembly he didn't know what to expect. At the end of the program my principal asked all vets to come to the front of the auditorium for a special flower ceremony. He went up, but was quickly concerned when he saw little kids walking out to hand flowers to their guests. He didn't know any little kids there so how would he get a flower? For