Reminders

So here's the short of it,
Reminders of Dad have filled the last few days.

And here's the long

Today was the wind up of company.  Mid-morning, we made a trip to the cemetery with Mom, Steve, Pat, Meredith, and Patrick.  As we arrived at the entrance to the cemetery, there were several rows of headstones decorated with wreaths.  This is a marvelous tradition started at Arlington Cemetery by the Worcester Wreath Company.  It was a nice morning and the cemetery as always is such a lovely place to be.  Each time I visit, I remember Dad saying on several occasions that he would be very pleased to be buried there.  He visited the cemetery every Veteran's Day and every Memorial Day for the special services held there.  As we were leaving, Steve gave the headstone a pat, and said, "Merry Christmas, Gene".  

For the last several days it seems that at every turn, I've been reminded of Dad, and how much he enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren.  We missed him.