Goodbye
Posted on 30 June 2006
I buried my brother today.
This was the day that I was not looking forward to since I heard the news of Doug’s death. The viewing and graveside service was mostly family. A few of Doug’s coworkers drove up from Lubbock, but mostly it was my parents, brother and sisters, Tammie and her sons. Tammie’s mother, brother and sister and nephews were there. Also. some of Mom’s brothers and sister-in-laws drove down from the Chicago and southern Michigan Area.
Doug was buried with full military honors. It was a very solemn ceremony, one that I think Doug would have appreciated. He is buried at Leavenworth National Cemetery in section 58 row 9 site 5.
It was a tough day for everyone. It was hard to see my brother at the viewing. I sat there for a long time just staring at him in the casket, remembering the good times we had. Also, regretting the lack of contact we had, but then no matter if we called each other every day… that would still not be enough….
Good Bye Doug… I love you….
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