This entry is long overdue. My uncle George passed away just days before last year's Pearl Harbor day celebration. He was a war hero, a Pearl Harbor survivor aboard the USS Oklahoma battleship. We were most fortunate last year to be able to spend some time with him and his wonderful family in connection with the dedication of a very special memorial to the men who died aboard his ship. It was a moving ceremony some 66 years after the attack where 429 sailors and Marines died aboard the Okie, and we were so honored to be among those witnessing the dedication and remembering those who served during that tragic time. Though we don't see our Hawaiian branch of the family very much, they are always in our thoughts and prayers and know that, like us, they miss that awesome guy very much. Rest in peace Uncle George.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Uncle George passes
This entry is long overdue. My uncle George passed away just days before last year's Pearl Harbor day celebration. He was a war hero, a Pearl Harbor survivor aboard the USS Oklahoma battleship. We were most fortunate last year to be able to spend some time with him and his wonderful family in connection with the dedication of a very special memorial to the men who died aboard his ship. It was a moving ceremony some 66 years after the attack where 429 sailors and Marines died aboard the Okie, and we were so honored to be among those witnessing the dedication and remembering those who served during that tragic time. Though we don't see our Hawaiian branch of the family very much, they are always in our thoughts and prayers and know that, like us, they miss that awesome guy very much. Rest in peace Uncle George.
Family (+1) cruise 2009
What a great time. On January 3 we took off for a Mexican Riviera cruise aboard the ms Oosterdam of the Holland American line. We made three stops, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas. In our family (+1) group were Jim & Carolyn, Judi & Steadman (Carolyn's sister and bro-in-law), son James, daughter Monica & husband Chris and a friend of James', Jeremy Song. We did about everything one could do onboard the ship and when it came to shore excursions, we each had a different idea of what to do. Mostly we just had fun and every night at dinner we gathered to share our experiences. It was also relaxing if we wanted it to be and much warmer than at home during that week!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy 2009
Well, we once again made it past midnight thanks to the coercion of Gary & Cheryl. In year's past we've been known to celebrate the new year on New York time so we can get to bed at our usual time. Guess we're getting old. We spent a most enjoyable evening with Gary & Cheryl and their friends, John & Alexandra Smith, neighbors of ours, so the drive home was also enjoyable and very short. Here's hoping that 2009 is a much better year for all of us because 2008 certainly sucked! We wish everyone a happy & prosperous new year.
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