I have several things in my home from my maternal grandpa, Grandpa Bill. For some reason, maybe it was all the cool jobs he had, or the things he collected, but the things I have from him, I love to display around my home and yard. 

An old skeleton key! When I picture him using it, I have to smile.

Grandpa was a railroad switchman! This old lantern has seen better days, but I still love it. I also have some other things I will post later.  The neat thing about these items is that I think about Grandpa Bill whenever I see them. He passed away about 20 years ago. I miss him, but he is still part of my life, because I have lots of reminders of him.