Dave's dad passed away on Monday, June 20th. He had struggled with his health for several years, but the last 5 months were especially difficult.
Dave flew out on Tuesday, and Spencer and I followed on Thursday. 
A bugle played Taps at the grave site. His dad was a naval barber in the Vietnam War. Then bagpipes played Amazing Grace. He said he never heard that song without getting goosebumps. It was beautiful.
Presentation of the American flag to Dave's mom.
His dad had dual citizenship, and he had happy childhood memories of living with his grandparents in Toronto. 
Dave's Grandfather, Carleton Edward Anderson.
Although we know his dad is free from earthly pains and trials, we will truly miss him. He loved his wife. He raised 9 children. He worked hard to support his large family. He had a strong faith in God.
We will remember him for his love of crabs and the Chesapeake Bay, talking like Donald Duck, constant puns and word play, scrabble, food, good deals, constant reading (especially The New Yorker), maps and architecture.
We are grateful for the legacy he left us and our children. We look forward to the day that we see him again, and we know that through Jesus Christ's atonement and resurrection, he will live again.
1 comment:
What beautiful and touching pictures! Thanks for sharing. I love to see the flag draped on a coffin in honor of our veterans, and hope to do that for my Dad as well.
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