Category: Obits

Requiem for VHS

Inspired by this Requiem for VHS Come bear witness to the Flying Head No longer airborne M-wrapped for all eternity Cart him away add an adhesive let him seal the … Read More

Colonel Alan E. Goldsmith

Colonel Alan E. Goldsmith, U.S. Air Force, Ret., 85, died December 22nd, 2008 in Walnut Creek, California.

Eulogy for My Father

George Parker Wray March 9, 1928 – May 21, 2008 He was: Son Brother Cousin Uncle Husband Father Grandfather Great-grandfather and Craftsman Technician Mentor Friend. In his life he walked … Read More

For My Father

This post is dedicated to the memory of my father, George Parker Wray who died May 21st, 2008. First, here’s the eulogy I wrote for his memorial service. It was … Read More

Squimmy

Squimmy 1989-2007 Beloved of Rebecca and David, departed this 20th day of January. Adopted as an orphan and cared for as family. I knew this sweet girl and mourn her … Read More

Pillar of Light

My grandmother was the strongest woman I’ve ever met. She lived in Vandergrift, PA – a steeltown that subsequently struggled after WWII. Depression, war, house fire – life was NOT easy with three daughters after her husband collapsed and died on the steps of the steel plant after a sunday shift. She went on.

Nelis

This old demon was simply the most amazing cat I’ve ever known. He’s long gone now, but this photo (click to enlarge) hangs in my home and he is fondly … Read More