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Grandpa's Funeral

We went to Mesa Az. for grandpa's memorial service.  (And yeah, it was soooo hooot!)  The service was very nice.  My family sang "Whispering Hope" and I think we did okay.  This is a picture of a vintage military uniform, next to a picture of grandpa in his.  

After the memorial service and a lunch we all took the drive up to the mountains to the ranch where grandpa and grandma were laid to rest (they were cremated).  The ranch was so nice, it was beautiful and the weather was so nice.  

We were all touched that grandpa was buried with full military honors.  He served his country valiantly, but never received recognition for his service.  

After the dedication of the graves and whatnot, we took a little walk around the ranch.  Here is a pic of D and I on the porch of the old ranch house.  

Although the ranch buildings have fallen into disrepair, I can see why grandpa and grandma wanted to be laid to rest there.  It is vary beautiful and so peaceful.  
I felt a little sad leaving the ranch.  I didn't just loose my grandparents, I lost my reason to go to this peaceful place.  I really don't know when I will be back, the drive is long, and conditions are rustic camping at best, but it is still such a part of my life.

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LIZZY said…
YOUR SUCH AN ASS! you made mom cry! ( and me) WICKED!
July 20, 2008 at 6:27 PM
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