Dad's remembrance ceremony was, as he requested, a happy time. He had selected the songs and Bible passages which were used, and there was a parade of people who remember him fondly and couldn't wait to tell us all about how much he meant to them.
He was a gentle man who liked to quote Will Rogers' line, "There aren't any strangers; only friends I haven't met yet." He touched a lot of lives, as we all do, and today was the day for those folks to let us know about it.
The American Legion provided a full military ceremony, with a 12-gun salute. Dad would have been so proud, and humbled at the same time.
Thank you all for your kind words of support; they've meant a lot. I will resume blogging in a few days, but family comes first.
Psalm 22:27-28: “All the ends of the world shall remember and turn to the Lord, and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee. For the kingdom is the Lord's, and he ruleth among the nations.”
6 comments:
Family first.
"There aren't any strangers; only friends I haven't met yet." You are certainly one to me.
I'm so glad it went well. And a huge thank you to all the retired vets who take the time to attend the funerals and render honors - it always brings tears to my eyes.
Wish I could have known your Dad - sounds like he would have gotten on with my Dad pretty well, too.
Take your time.... It'll all be here for you later.
Take your time.
I know I'm a bit late, but I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I will keep you in my prayers.
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