A sad time for me.

[jserio]

I haven't posted anythiing in awhile but I have a bit of news that I'm sure of few of you would want to know. My grandfather, WWII veteran, Army Ranger, has passed. I got the call tuesday evening while at work.  We have known for a while that he was sick. (cancer) So it's not a total shock, but still not much easier to deal with. He was a hero to me growing up. It's just so hard to put into words what I'm feeling. So many emotions. My uncle in New Mexico should have made it over to Arizona today to start working on his final affairs. I'm not sure yet when exactly his service will be. I do know that as a veteran it will be a military service. Ah, he'll be sorely missed.

[Twisted]

I am very sorry for your loss.



Can I ask does the military play the last post at their services over there?

If you don't know hat I mean - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIIOGka3LKI&feature=related

[jserio]

I'm not certain. I've only been to one military service. It was several years ago when my wife's grandfather passed. I remember that "Taps" was played. Not sure if they played anything else.

[yamahonkawazuki]

see if yall can get the patriot guard involved. they would be honored my friend :"(.

i had put this one together for my friend gunny. after his death.

( slowest i had ever ridden a harley in my life)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lZZETHCSi0

this one was taps and the gun salute

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCMj14CPkAc

releasing of the doves

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_p-0bQdEX1E&feature=related

[jserio]

My dad told me when I talked to him that he thinks the local VA is who will be coordinating grandpa's service. I'm hoping to hear from my uncle tomorrow and hopefully he'll have more info for us.

[yamahonkawazuki]

My dad told me when I talked to him that he thinks the local VA is who will be coordinating grandpa's service. I'm hoping to hear from my uncle tomorrow and hopefully he'll have more info for us.

cool. :"( i was the goofball in the green and white "console general" tshirt at 8:13 in the small of the marines back on the left. the patriot guard will be honored to escort him. i know it. if the family wishes all tehy have to do is ask

[cafeboy]

Very very sorry to hear it brother 

[jserio]

Talked to Dad again tonight. He said all he knows at this point from talking to my uncle today is that the service is to be this coming Friday, June 3rd.

[Toogoofy317]

I'm sorry to hear that Jserio may he find peace and you comfort in knowing what he did for our country as this Memorial day weekend starts!

Mary

[yamahonkawazuki]

I'm sorry to hear that Jserio may he find peace and you comfort in knowing what he did for our country as this Memorial day weekend starts!

Mary

indeed

[yamahonkawazuki]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTHhEdJZxUY i made this a couple years back i bring it up each mem day