Yesterday, we placed dad’s cremated remains in his columbarium niche. He shares the niche with mom and Chris has dibs on the adjoining one. A Catholic deacon presided over the ceremony, a Navy honor guard played taps, quite well I might add, and Chris said a few words in a very moving speech for the family. A few neighbors and Flora were also in attendance. Afterwards, we said goodbye to the guests and went to lunch at the Rio Grill in Carmel Valley, dad’s favorite restaurant. Since he was buying, we all had dessert too. For a change of pace, we drove home up Carmel Valley Road and then took the Laurel Grade over the ridge that the house is on and then back down again to 68 in Monterey. Today, Frank and Kathy left to return home. We will see them again in a couple of weeks, because they have invited us to a summer place that they have rented, up along the coast in Mendicino. It should be fun.
I hope someone sang the Navy Hymn
No, no singing.
Also, we were asked not to, out of respect for the dead.
It sounds like a nice way to see your father off. I’m very sorry for your loss.❤️
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Sounds like it was a nice way to honor and celebrate your dad’s life. Thinking of you.
Thank you, Joanie
Sounds like it was a nice service, and recognized a good life lived.
We really enjoyed Mendocino when we were there last October
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Condolences Mark. Losng a parent is not easy.
Thank you for your sympathy.