The view from the hillside above the Pacific
Ocean in Brookings, Oregon
where we scattered Steve's ashes according to
his wishes.
Vietnam Veterans, friends of Steve.
Jim on the horse, to scatter Steve's ashes,
and Larry to present the flag
to Rick and Steve's mom.
VVA Brookings Chapter President Bill,
and a retired military chaplain to honor Steve.
Gun Salute,
Marine Honor guard.
Taps.
It was predicted to rain
which would have cancelled the ceremony,
but it didn't.
Presenting the flag.
Afterwards we met at the Elks Lodge,
for the rest of the memorial service
to celebrate Steve's life.
We served finger foods,
coconut cupcakes,
coffee and iced tea.
In the evening, we went to Lone Ranch Beach
to mark a place where the family could
go to think of Steven in a special spot.
The ranch is private property
and we won't be able to
visit there again where he was
put to rest.
So a small portion of his ashes were
scattered on the beach to be washed out to sea.
It was a beautiful, but emotional day.
We will miss you brother.
Rest in Peace.
.JPG)
Sorry for your loss guys. Very nice tribute. Viet Nam vets were not treated nice when they came back not like today's military. Chuck volunteered 3 times to go to Nam but got turned down they told him he didnt have enough experience so he volunteered for sub duty instead.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for your loss also. Wow, what a tribute for him. Something you all will never forget I am sure. It gave me goose bumps when I read this and looked at the pictures. What peace and serenity, I can see why he picked that area.
ReplyDelete