Horace,
Just to let you know that your mom is still in our thoughts, and that our prayers are with her.

Dave,
The VFW does similar services. I've really boffed a few myself. Usually those conducting the service are the only ones that really notice. Still embarassing.



Don Reed
MM2 6/66-11/68

Horace,
Hard to find words that would make any difference with what you are going through with your Mother. Your shipmates and our prayers are with you.

Don Reed
MM2 6/66-11/68

Dave,
I would be happy to ring the bell or toss roses or what ever needs done.
Has anyone aske Sal if he could supply the boom box/
I will order the roses on friday morning I will also print off a list of our Deceased shipmates to bring.
If anybody know of any that are not on the list please put them on.
If Horace can make a 21 gun salute we can play that after we play taps.
Horace, still thinkig of your family and your mother, our thoughts are with all of you

Ken Keeler QM2 63-65

Ken,
Yes, Ring the bell after each name is called, nice touch. I have attended a couple when they did that and it tweaked the moment even more...thanx for reminding me...we will incorporate that

Dave Doty ETR3 65-67

A.K.A. "Minnow"
(941) 693-3689

Don,
10-4 on no one noticing if we messed up the service...half way through folding the flag I realized it was backwards..no stars showing. When I presented the flag, I whispered to her "Bring the flag by the post and we'll fold it right!" Talk about embaressing?

Dave Doty ETR3 65-67

A.K.A. "Minnow"
(941) 693-3689