### Questions and Answers
1. **What did the grandfather do after returning from World War II?**
- After returning from World War II, the grandfather married the grandmother and opened a hardware store in a suburban town.
2. **Why did the grandfather choose to employ people from the town?**
- The grandfather employed people from the town because he wanted to keep his community strong.
3. **How did the grandfather initially react to the offer of an award for his community service?**
- The grandfather was surprised and initially refused the award, not being one to look for attention, but agreed to think about it after being asked to reconsider.
4. **What surprise did the family discover on Memorial Day regarding the award?**
- On Memorial Day, the family discovered that there were extensive plans for the award ceremony, including a stage, reserved seating for the family, a large banner with the grandfather’s name, and his participation in the parade.
5. **What impact did the award ceremony have on the family's perception of the grandfather?**
- The family realized how highly the grandfather was regarded in the community, hearing many stories about his contributions and realizing that he had a significant impact on others, even without realizing it.
6. **What were some of the contributions and activities mentioned regarding the grandfather?**
- Some of the contributions included helping construct additions to neighbors’ homes, dredging the town lake, offering advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, and serving as a volunteer firefighter.
7. **What was revealed about the grandfather’s attempts at coaching?**
- It was revealed that the grandfather attempted to coach a junior football team, but unfortunately, the team lost every single game.
8. **What important lesson did the narrator learn from the day’s events?**
- The narrator learned that one person can have a significant impact on others, often without realizing it.