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In Dayton for Barb's dad's memorial, she and brother Steve take a trip down memory lane
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Barb and Steve's newly rebuilt elementary school, EJB
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The field formerly known as Col. White High School
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The Grandparent Himes home on Cornell Drive
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The nearby Grandparent Shadrach home
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And of course the Mayfair Rd. homestead
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The former home of Carl D. Himes, Inc.
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CDH, Inc. from the back
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At the visitation and other memorial events, we displayed pictures from all stages of Dad's life
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This is one of Dad and brother Dick in the pre-war years
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Here he is before shipping out for three years in the Indo-Chinese theater
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Beautiful flowers from Barb's office were much appreciated
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Barb and brother Steve find a way to smile
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After the visitation, it was wonderful to dine and visit with the family: Uncle Dick, Aunt Lois & cousin Janne from Denver; Steve and Missy from WV; and Nate & Kelly, also from Denver
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We were honored to have the military guard at the interment
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Reverend McConnel (in front) handled the spiritual side
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Jim, Nate, Barb & Steve carry the casket
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After the interment, lunch at the Engineer's Club, where Dad was a lifelong member
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Then on to the memorial service at Westminster - a beautiful setting for the final words
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... and the spot where Mom & Dad H., and Jim & Barb were married, as well as where Mom H's memorial service was held
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Dad would have been proud of the flag being displayed at the after-service meet and greet
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After the services, the work resumes. Here Steve and Barb tend the grave site and discuss future plantings
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And return to their sorting activities
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Which result in Barb being squeezed into a jump seat on the way to Goodwill
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Mom's memorial tree is a good spot for rocks from various vacations
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A good-bye visit with dear friends Betty and Bill
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Steve and Barb find and display their younger selves