The Place:

A very old cemetery 

Always touching to walk around 
and then thoughts go through my mind
First, I am thankful for life
There is so much to be thankful for   
and then I think about those who have already entered heaven

The smallest 

We do not know their stories or where they are today 

Some are patriotic   

Part of the setting


But we have come to show our respect to the family that has lost their father, husband, brother and also friend.

Darrell,   Claudia has cared for her husband for quite a while and just this week he passed away
Claudia's brother is on the  right. 

Kelly's best friend Wanda
Helped set up the guest table for signing and was a huge support 

Mother in Law and brother in law of Dave  

Kelly, daughter of our friend, is in black.

There was no program.   Claudia wanted the time to be unplanned and casual.  So when she opened the mic the first comment was
He sure loved ice cream.
Then Kelly took over with the help of her two very close friends. Kelly delivered a sweet message from her uncle, Dave's brother, who was not well enough to make the trip. She also shared some thoughts that were in Dave's journal. 
Another friend read some verses.
Most remembered Dave for his knowledge of the Word of God, having an unusual sense of humor and ability to speak several languages very well. 

Don
First we sang some hymns  

Don
Came earlier in the week to help prepare the plot
Then today, again,
uncovering the place where the remains of Dave were placed.

We sang a few more familiar hymns with the help of  a guitar



and another way to remember a day

Later we all went to a nearby restaurant and had time to visit with family and friends.