CONNIE'S DADS MEMORIAL

When Connie's father died a number of years ago we were not able to get Military Honors performed for him (21 gun salute) so the family was finally able to carry out his wishes when there was a family reunion/get together last week in Salt Lake City.  Connie's sister Pat contacted the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) which he was a member and they provided the military ceremony.  They did not have enough members show up so I was able to help them out and be in the firing squad.  That was really an honor for me.  Wendell and I shared that military bond and were both war survivors, he of WWII and me of Vietnam.  It was a very moving ceremony and was especially memorable as his three daughters, his grandchildren, and his great grand children were all there.

Getting it all set up.

Family and friends gather.

Three of his granddaughters.

Here I am trying to answer great granddaughter Avery's questions.

Grandson Royce videoed the ceremony.

A table with memorabilia and pictures.

Wendell's son-in-law Van.

The family.

Military honors in progress.

After the Military Honors, the family took turns remembering Wendell.

After the ceremony we all gathered at Christian and Nicolette's place for supper.

And we also celebrated grandson Ethan's 40th birthday.

SPRING IN MONTANA

Been real busy around here and have not got this blog updated as I should have.  Will try and do a better job!  Just a few pictures taken of the spring things that are happening.

The rose bushes behind the cabin were really doing well this year.

Our Bitterroots on the horse path.

Arnacas and lupine.

These are new pondarosa pine trees sprouting up all over our place.

Some even have the seed still on top!

This little buck taking a few bites off the roses bushes just before we launched the Zeph dog!