Comments on: Grandfathers & Grandsons

By: Ann Handley

Ann Handley — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:31:48 +0000

I got emotional, too… and I don't even know these guys!
: )

Very well done, CC. I just loved it. I think a wonderful thing about the world we are living in is that so much of this “story” can be captured in the way that you did here. All I have of my own Dad — who died when I was 17 — is a single cassette tape with his voice recorded on it. I'm not even sure my own kids (who obviously never knew him) would find it all that compelling, so I've never played it for them. Compare THAT to.. well, THIS.

Nicely done.

By: A Family Defined (In High Definition) : Dad-O-Matic

A Family Defined (In High Definition) : Dad-O-Matic — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:10:35 +0000

[...] If you missed your chance to celebrate Grandparents’ Day, you will especially enjoy “Grandfather’s & Grandsons” by my talented friend CC [...]

By: The Dear Dr.MOZ Baby Blog » Grandfathers and Grandsons by C.C. Chapman

The Dear Dr.MOZ Baby Blog » Grandfathers and Grandsons by C.C. Chapman — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:32:45 +0000

[...] Today we have fantastic piece “GrandFather’s and Grandson’s” created by C.C. Chapman of Digital Dads [...]

By: Chel

Chel — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:42:04 +0000

It’s a beautiful story to hear from your dad and father-in-law about their experiences. So touching and so important for the kids to hold on to this piece of video for the future.

Thanks for sharing C.C.

By: sukhjit

sukhjit — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:39:17 +0000

CC, your video got a couple of us at the Sony office teary eyed! Thanks for sharing stories from your Dad, Dad-in-Law and your Son. I think it’s safe you’ll inspire quite a few people who watch your video, not just to call their dad, but to take the next step and capture these kinds of moments with generations of their own families.

Sukhjit
Sony Electronics

By: Ann Handley

Ann Handley — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:36:45 +0000

I got emotional, too… and I don’t even know these guys!
: )

Very well done, CC. I just loved it. I think a wonderful thing about the world we are living in is that so much of this “story” can be captured in the way that you did here. All I have of my own Dad — who died when I was 17 — is a single cassette tape with his voice recorded on it. I’m not even sure my own kids (who obviously never knew him) would find it all that compelling, so I’ve never played it for them. Compare THAT to.. well, THIS.

Nicely done.

By: Ray Hartjen

Ray Hartjen — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:15:42 +0000

Nice video, CC, and a great story to share with your family (and others!). It’s the perfect thing for us to do with our video cameras, yet we so often don’t. Your story has inspired me. Who know, maybe my future stories will inspire others .

Nicely done.

By: David

David — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:05:04 +0000

I loved this video, I can understand the significance that this will have on the generations to come. Really great work

By: Keith Burtis

Keith Burtis — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:11:45 +0000

CC, This is a great video. I was never actually able to meet either of my grandfathers, but I still have a very close attachment to them both. I was at my cousins wedding last month and one of my mothers cousins couldn’t stop staring at me. He said that I reminded him so much of my grandfather on my mothers side that it was uncanny. I have since chatted more and more with him to learn more about my grandfather and we are so alike it’s crazy.

As for my fathers side, I am currently living in and restoring the house that my grandfather and grandmother lived in for 45 years. My grandfather on my fathers side was a carpenter and a NY state archery champion for 5 years running. He made his own arrows and handcrafted his own bows. Sound like anyone you know.

I seem to be a deep cross-section of both of my grandfathers and I can’t tell you how much I wish I could talk and learn from them. Fathers can tend to be a bit quiet about their experiences, work and life. Make sure you learn everything you can from them.

_keith