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Rushed service at ANC for my Grandmom
June 06, 2020, 09:44 PM
P226RNRushed service at ANC for my Grandmom
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.
If it won't matter in 5 years don't give it more than 5 minutes.
June 06, 2020, 09:49 PM
nhtagmemberMy condolences. Sounds like you had awesome grandparents.
June 06, 2020, 09:53 PM
mrmn50How fortunate for you that they were in your life
June 06, 2020, 09:55 PM
ArtieSGod bless Tara.
Glad that Gran has gone home.
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June 06, 2020, 11:34 PM
RedhookbklynMy condolences to you and your family.
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June 07, 2020, 07:01 AM
P226RNThank you all.
If it won't matter in 5 years don't give it more than 5 minutes.
June 07, 2020, 07:49 AM
TigerDoreP226RN, I am sorry for your loss. Your grandmother sounds like a wonderful lady.
June 07, 2020, 08:35 AM
sig sailorGod bless you, Tara. You have some wonderful memories.
Rod
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June 07, 2020, 08:40 AM
SigfestMy condolences to your family.
June 07, 2020, 08:41 AM
snorisCondolences sent. Your description of her reminds me of a lot of strong women I've known over the years.
June 07, 2020, 10:54 AM
craigcpaAs 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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June 07, 2020, 11:01 AM
Jeff YarchinSo sorry for your loss, Tara.
June 07, 2020, 05:20 PM
P226RNThank 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.
If it won't matter in 5 years don't give it more than 5 minutes.
June 07, 2020, 06:37 PM
thomjbGod Bless All of You
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June 08, 2020, 07:31 AM
rsboloYou have my condolences. Sanibel is, on many days, a little bit of heaven in itself.
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June 08, 2020, 11:31 AM
Rey HRHSorry for your loss but, at the same time, quite an honor for earning the privilege of being buried at Arlington.
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June 08, 2020, 01:16 PM
h2oyssincerest of condolences