It was only fitting that my uncle’s funeral was yesterday, 80 years after Pearl Harbor. He was a veteran of the war, and a wonderful man. I was reminded of him all day as I watched the tributes and documentaries on Nat Geo.
My uncle and his wife lived on the farm, and my sister and I loved to go there for a week in the summer to play with our cousins, the same age. They had a stream running through the property – with tadpoles! Muddy messes, we were. The stock tank was also a neat swimming pool for us, probably more of a quick bath for my aunt’s sake? They had the famous barn which scared me at night when we played “kick the can.” That barn is still standing, though definitely not habitable.
I had the opportunity to visit my aunt and uncle in October and am most grateful for that. I’m also thankful for those who have fought and continue to fight for us and our freedom.
Thank you, Uncle Ray. God truly blessed us with you.
That was a beautiful tribute to your uncle. Thank you for sharing
Didn’t know about this Rene. Very nice memories of a good man!