The church was full, he had many friends during his 89 years.
Jen and I attended the funeral. Far Guy was just not well enough to attend. After the funeral I came home to get Far Guy so he could go to the cemetery.
It was also a funeral service for Archie's son Steve who died in February. His ashes will go back to be buried in a Veteran's Cemetery in Missouri as per his wishes.
Archie enjoyed his sunny yellow 1969 Mustang Convertible. It was only fitting that it made it to the cemetery.
While we were at the Cemetery many Loons were calling down on the lake and as the Minister kept saying prayers there were a few flakes of snow in the air.
Full Military Honors were conducted at the church.
Arch was a career Air Force man, a Navigator on the B 52's. I took this photo on Memorial Day 2016 when Arch was the speaker for Memorial Day.
This past winter was tough for Arch, he had stents placed in blocked arteries on two different occasions and both times the stents failed. The Doctors did what they could with medications but he was sent home on Hospice. We were able to visit with him several times before he died.
We will miss him.
Far Side
So sad...the last of that generation. I wish I would have taken more pictures but when my relations were alive not everyone even had a camera. Plus, film developing was expensive. So glad you got to celebrate his life. So sad that his son went before him. Please accept my condolences on your loss. I'm glad that Far Guy at least got to go to the graveside and that you able to visit him before he passed.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like he had a wonderful send-off. I'm sorry Far Guy wasn't well enough to attend.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss. I am glad that Far Guy felt well enough to go to the graveside service. Praying Far Guy feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteA beautifully written tribute for Uncle Archie, an American Patriot.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. He sounds like an interesting guy. That's a great photo of him speaking. I'm glad you were able to visit him before he died. I hope you two are all better soon!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tribute. Love the photo of him speaking.
ReplyDeleteMy sympathies on the passing of Archie and his son Steve as well. Your post is a wonderful tribute to him and his legacy.
ReplyDeleteA lovely tribute for a special person in your life. The yellow car at the cemetery made me smile. Bet he would have loved that touch.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful tribute to him and I love that they had his car there, too!! :)
ReplyDeleteA very lovely tribute!
ReplyDeleteYou shared such lovely memories with us. Uncle Archie sounds like he lived a wonderful life. I'm sure he would have loved knowing his beloved convertible made it to his memorial service.
ReplyDeleteI'm continuing to pray for Far Guy and that he will soon be completely well. This has been a long tough winter for you all hasn't it?
Blessings,
Betsy
So sorry for your loss. He sounds like quite a guy!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for the loss of your Uncle Archie. You've written a beautiful tribute. I love that his mustang was there and somehow I think he would love that as well.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss...I bet he was such an interesting man to talk to. There is getting to be too few of that type of man...
ReplyDeleteCondolences to both of you. So great that Uncle Archie's yellow convertible was present at the cemetery. Very fitting.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like Uncle Archie lived a long and eventful life. The yellow Mustang Convertible tells me he liked to have fun. Still it is hard when the last of a generation dies. My mother was the last of her brothers and sisters to die. I will be forever grateful for all the cousins who came to pay their respects and to provide a meal and gathering spot.
ReplyDeleteYou lost a great man. My sympathy to you.
ReplyDeleteThat’s so sad. I hope Archie’s convertible will go to someone who loves it. I had a great uncle Archie, too. It must have been a popular name in that generation.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful tribute to one of the Greatest Generation. I am glad too that Far Guy could go to the cemetery.
ReplyDeleteMy dad was a navigator in the Air Force but was forced to retire in his fifties. Rest in peace, Archie. I love your yellow Mustang. :-)
ReplyDeleteThat was nice that they brought out the car. A double funeral planned did work well. Our one house senator died and his wife was near death at the same time. They ended up having the same day, two people, funeral. I am glad Far Guy made it out to the cemetery so he could have his final good bye with Archie.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like your Archie had a life well lied and full of service. His memory and his yellow Mustang will live on with those you loved and will miss him.
ReplyDeleteFunerals are sad and emotional and part of life
ReplyDeleteThis is so sad. Bet it was a sad funeral, thinking about the loons calling and the snowflakes falling. Glad Far Guy could go to the cemetery later.
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