Posted by fixerupper on August 04, 2013 at 16:24:36 from (100.42.83.15):
In Reply to: Funeral plans??? posted by JD Seller on August 04, 2013 at 12:45:24:
JD I agree with your wife on whether or not to have it public. In a small town area like where you live friends tend to support the family in a time of need. No disrespect to you, but your family will be the ones who need the support when you pass. You will be up there where you won't need your friends support anymore.
Ten years ago or so we went to the funeral home to visit the family of a deceased neighbor. His wife didn't want a public visitation because she thought nobody would come. The children did want a public visitation so they went ahead and welcomed the public. Half the town showed up to give their respects. The widow was overwhelmed and gratified by how well her husband was remembered.
Military rights? My sister's FIL, an Iwo Jima vet who saw the worst of it was very active in his local VFW in Davenport Ia and wanted military rights. The motorcycle vets lined both sides of the sidewalk leading out of the church with their flags held out and they did the same thing at the cemetery. It was VERY touching. There wasn't a dry eye in the crowd. They also led the procession from the church to the cemetery. I was taken aback at how many city drivers had no respect for them but that's another story.
My friend's dad, who is 94 and a decorated WW2 vet didn't want military rights till his family talked him into it. He had nightmares for many years after the war and just wanted to put it in the past completely.
I was never in the service. My number was high enough during Veitnam and I wasn't drafted but I do respect and honor all of you who did serve. Jim
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