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She passed from COVID less than a month ago.

At least my Grandparents are reunited now. They loved each other so much. And, she was never the same after he passed. Quite an honor to have them both buried at Arlington.

The family was told they could take a 10 minute service slot with a max of 10 family members last Tues or wait until God knows when for a regular service thanks to COVID.

So we took it and made the best of it. It was wild to see the The Old Guard in masks as they performed their job. We were the only people in the entire cemetery that day aside from the workers.










She will be greatly missed. She was a tough old nurse who loved her family. She had a great laugh, loved to travel, rescue animals, and adored Sanibel Island which was her home of many years. She was the reason I became a nurse. I am certain my Grandparents are laughing and loving it up in heaven now.



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My condolences. Sounds like you had awesome grandparents.
 
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How fortunate for you that they were in your life
 
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God bless Tara.

Glad that Gran has gone home.



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My condolences to you and your family.



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Thank you all.



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P226RN, I am sorry for your loss. Your grandmother sounds like a wonderful lady.
 
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God bless you, Tara. You have some wonderful memories.
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My condolences to your family.
 
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Condolences sent. Your description of her reminds me of a lot of strong women I've known over the years.
 
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As somber an event this was, it was also interesting to me magnified by the pics. Hope you have solace and comfort.


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So sorry for your loss, Tara.
 
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Thank you. We are all managing. The fact that she had a very full life and will rejoin the love of hers is a comfort. It was surreal at ANC. The pics can’t even begin to depict the silence and emptiness of us being the only 10 there.



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God Bless All of You


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You have my condolences. Sanibel is, on many days, a little bit of heaven in itself.


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Sorry for your loss but, at the same time, quite an honor for earning the privilege of being buried at Arlington.



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sincerest of condolences
 
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