i was so lucky to be able to fly out to the 'tah for my grandpa's service & be together with all of my siblings; something that rarely happens. austin stayed in va with the kiddles. it's so nice to be able to leave with less than afternoon of prep time & know he has it handled. even if i did get a frantic text about no wipes in the diaper bag. :)
the day of the funeral i will admit i was weary of going to a viewing but it wasn't how i thought it would be at all. just so comforting to see him again and at peace and say goodbye. i kept thinking how relieved he must be to think clearly again.
the mass funeral was as beautiful as any mass but very different than what i am used to for a funeral & it seemed rather impersonal. i did really enjoyed the burial ceremony. his 4 granddaughters, 3 grandsons, & 1 married-in were the pall bearers. we're progressive like that. :)
the 3-volley salute was moving as well as the color guard folding the flag. "this flag is presented on behalf of a grateful nation and the united states army as a token of appreciation for your loves one's honorable and faithful service." along with the presenting of the shell casings for duty, honor, & country; followed by a lone bagpiper playing amazing grace. i felt proud to be his granddaughter. how remarkable to have all of these veteran grandfathers!
he was laid to rest by his mother & siblings in ogden. rest in peace grandpa.
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I'll have to look up "3 volley salute." New name for me.
It was so great that you could come across the country to be with the whole family.
Thanks for your flexibility.
It was wonderful to have the family around and be with everyone. What a great legacy he left for us to enjoy and live up to. An amazing man.
Great pictures...
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