Yesterday I attended a funeral for my friend’s ex-husband, Steve, who died of cancer. He had a military service at the Riverside National Cemetery right across the street from March Airbase. When I experienced some family drama last year, Steve paid for a few of my phone cards when I was nearly homeless and felt as if my family turned their backs on me. It took almost 3 ½ hours to get to the cemetery from my home, but making the drive was the least I could do to honor Steve for generously helping me out.
On the way to the service, I thanked Steve for his help.That’s when I looked up and saw an amazing airplane shaped cloud! At one point we heard a giant roar of jets during the service, but there were none in sight. It sounded like a “fly-by” right as the minister said Steve’s name. Both were great serendipitous events.
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That’s nice.
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That is a wonderful story. Thank you Carole 🙂
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Once at a funeral for an uncle of mine and the priest was talking about his life ending a baby started crying quite loudly. Made me think that as one life ended a new was born.
Your jet story reminded me of that. Kinda neat to have your own fly over.
Frank X. Haverkamp
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Thank you for sharing, Frank. It was one of the nicest funeral services I’ve ever been to, located off a tiny lake in a beautiful park setting. I love to hear them play taps and in this case, a 3-volley salute. I was very impressed with the set up. The Riverside National Museum is the busiest in the nation and have from 40 to 60 military funerals a day!
I’m sorry for your loss, Carole, but he was lucky to have a great friend in you.
Thank you, John. Steve and I weren’t close, but we had a chance to get to know each other just a bit better this past year. Still, it doesn’t require years and years of knowing someone to have them make an impression on you.
Hey Carole, I just had a chance to read your very nice post on Steve. He was a very kind and generous man who gave from his heart and Michele and I really appreciate your kind words. Even after our divorce, Steve and I became the best of friends. He would always tell me that I was the best ex-wife he could ever have and we remained best friends right up until his death on March 19th. I am still trying to contact some of his friends who knew him well but are not aware of his passing.
Thank you for sharing your comments, Renee. You meant a lot to him, and I know he appreciated all your help and kindness!