-cok-, Rip Chief! 5/4/07

[-COK-]

just an up-date, for those that care...

well folks, its moving along, because of your prayers and best wishes.
(and contact numbers too!)

we interned my Father on Friday April the Fourth, at 13:00 hrs.

it was a very quiet, quick, but VERY respectful corner in time for us.

i held up untill the COLOR GUARD played taps.
that tore me into a million pieces. im not over that yet.
i dont think ill ever get over hearing taps again?

but it was truly Beautiful, the way they did it.

moreover, when dude kneeled down to thank my Mother for His Service
Upon a Greatful Nation, and handed her his newly folded Flag, i was never so proud of my HERO, my Father!
(or my Mom, she HELDFAST in the strongest way possible.
PLEASE keep praying for her!)

those guys were Fantastic, they didnt stop marching from my Dads plot until they got to their mini van, a half mile away!
a serious "class act" it was.

but most of all,
Thank You for your support in my/our time of need.


guys, what more can i say?

pray for my Mom.
i am not worthy of your concerns.

COK

d

[bullseye]

Glad to see you holding up in this most trying time in your life. Keep your head up and you will make it. Always remember the good times you had together and it will help you through this. There is really nothing I can say to help, but remember you are in my thoughts and your mother as well.

P.S. you are worthy of our concerns, don't ever forget that.

[Otis61]

You are so very welcome. I'm know you would do the same. I'm sure many others will chime in too.
Of course I'll keep praying for your Mother. I know this time is very surreal. I lost my Dad a few years ago. For the most part it will pass.
Take care, and God bless.
otis

[k98k792]

God rest his soul, and God keep you and your mother. I know Dave,I know.

[Longhorn789]

What a wonderful show of respect..

[jfowl31]

My prayers are with you and your mother as well.

I can sort of fathom what you mean about how TAPS did it in for you... My fiance just lost her grandad who was a Captain or some other high ranking officer in the Air Force in WW2. It was quite a show of respect at the military funeral. The men stood at attention for over 45 minutes from the moment they arrived there until they left, and we were late leaving the ceremony. The people who were meeting us at the gravesite said it was just utterly amazing and impressive to see the show of respect.

Its nice to see other people respecting your dad and HERO like you do.

Keep fighting the good fight, and I'll pray for strength for you and your mom.

[Norton]

COK I am glad the Color Guard came to pay respect to your father's service to the United States. It shows our nation reveres it's servicemen and war veterans. It is a fitting send off and a way to say thank's from the country to your father and others like him.
Good Luck and take care of your mom.

[texlurch]

RIP, and my condolances. I know what you mean about taps; I made it thru my dads funeral right up to that point also, then broke up like a baby.

Stay tough man.

[okie shooter]

RIP, prayers for your and our mother. COK, you know we here support you.

[Darkwatch]

RIP . As my mother would say "gone but never forgoten" Hang in there we are all praying for you and your mom.

[SteelCore]

GLad you folks are getting some closure, keep moving on, keep going. Hail to the Chief!

[drine]

I lost my mom 4 years ago. We knew she wouldn't make it through the cancer. In all honesty it was one of the best times of our lives. She starting writing recipes, delegating assets, and "gettin' ready". She passed while my brother was with her early one Sunday morning. They had issues and I knew the hand of God was at work bringing them to that final point.
I also lost my ex father-in-law late last year. He was a vet also and the old-timers did his service. I loved him as much as my own.
You remember the good times and keep your Dad's memory alive. David