My apologies to be getting back so late after George's service and remembrance gathering yesterday. By that time I got home yesterday, I was pretty overwhelmed and needed to take time to try and put things together to best honor George.
George's service was, like him, exceptional. There weren't a huge number of folks there, but those that could attend did, including some Stovebolters you may know (also representing the local Truck Club), immediate family, close friends and long time neighbors of George. George's Rabbi made a big point of reading John Milliman's words from above describing the man George was, and every head in the Chapel nodded in understanding and agreement that this was George through and through.
As mentioned above, George got his final ride yesterday. With the permission of his partner and family members, the below pictures of George's procession from the Chapel to the graveside drive are posted below to honor his memory and wishes.
At the conclusion of the ride, Stovebolters KCMongo, bowtietim and myself were asked to be pall bearers, which we all accepted as an honor to assist our friend to his final resting place. To honor and respect George's faith, each of us were also permitted to place dirt on his burial chamber.
That concluding the service, we traveled to George and Rose's home where we spent the next several hours sharing our stories and memories of George. It was an occasion of remembering George with fun and interesting stories that included lots of laughter and words of respect for the man he was.
I will add these fond memories of my friend George to those I have been so fortunate to share with him and do my best to emulate him. Rest In Peace George. Until we may meet again.
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
