Yesterday was very special. We finally held John's Celebration of Life. An early morning scattering of his ashes took place under clear skies. In chronological order we took turns from August, our 12 year old grandson, passing the urn to family members and ending with the 78 year old...me!
Around 10:00am we welcomed family and friends to the Rotary Interpretive building at Derek Doubleday Park. Everyone mingled with beverages and cake in hand. Some had never met, others had not seen each other for years but everyone had known and loved John.
Heather had prepared a beautiful printed piece that memorialized her father.
Adrian wore one of his father's t-shirts while he shared stories and MC'd the celebration.
The t-shirt has John's favorite quotation by Nikos Kazantzakis
"I hope for nothing
I fear nothing
I am free"
Dave Clark, one of John's oldest friends from High School days
provided a few funny stories from their youthful adventures.
Chris, our son-in-law, recounted the experience of having John officiate at their wedding.
There were many other stories from family and friends that included peanut butter, shortbread, broken limbs, fishing trips and long distance friendships over the years. It was a wonderful gathering, spanning generations and full of love. I am grateful to everyone who joined us.
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