Thursday night, we made the long drive up to Bakersfield to say goodbye to Papa Moss. The service wasn't until Friday morning, so we stayed in a hotel. Friday was a record low of 73 degrees (hallelujah!). We drove up to the National Cemetery of Bakersfield. It was a beautiful place. The Veterans Assoc. put on the service, and it was really neat.
The ceremony was so honorable and special. It was silent as they carried his flag covered casket to the podium.
Then they did the gun salute while the bugler played "Taps".
(I totally had goosebumps and it was quite emotional)
Then they folded the flag...
And presented it Uncle Greg. He served in the Army.
I don't know the name of the man that gave the prayer. But it was very nice. And then, that was it. It was done. It was so short, but so sweet, and so cool. I'm so glad we all got to see how our country honors those who serve. The kids will remember this forever and it was, I think, the perfect way to send Papa Moss home. And he will be buried with men like him, strong and honorable.
Zac, Ben & Meish and Us were the only grands and great-grands there...
It was actually a beautiful Bakersfield day!
Bye Bye Papa....We will see you again...
After the service, we went to Anita's for lunch (it was yummy!) and then we stopped by to visit with Grandma & Grandpa Wilson...
And Grandma Robbie...
It wasn't a sad day. He lived a full and happy life. He died at home surrounded by people who loved him. Everyone he met loved him. He was a cool dude! So glad we got to be there to send him home.
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