She had faith and hope and is stronger than most. God above will care for her in his garden. "Hail the Angels! Hail the Saints!" Gertrude is rising. Our eyes spill their tears in homage and grief. Uplifting and solemn, the ceremony concludes. In turn, each guest bids "farwell" with a red rose. Thomas bids farewell with a poem by Tennyson. Gertrude will be embraced by her heavenly father. This is the last chapter of her mortal presence, Speaks from the book of departure and faith. Marv and Michelle's fifty foot Angel boat. Her ashes reside in a box to be scattered. This will be the last boat ride for Gertrude,
Saint Peter, waiting as the bells toll: “Now Gertrude, don’t lecture me yet!”įriends and family gathered together in tribute. She is transformed to a dazzling youthful beauty. The road ahead is golden and her footfalls lead her to glory.Īn old bearded man in robes is waiting for her at the gate. Their children were foremost in their endeavor for excellence.Ī grandson was a joy beyond expectations as they aged. They created their dream home and built successful careers. Gertrude and Tom did it all together with love. He in turn, never let her go, and still, will not,įor she nourished him in his achievements. Thomas was her true love, a mate she held tight. Her strong intellect blossomed and she always wanted more. It is maintained in the air by a variety of forces and controls working in opposition to each other, and if there is any disturbance in this delicate balance, the helicopter stops flying, immediately and disastrously. With another new language, home and opportunity to develop.ĭetroit, the automobile hub, was prosperous and the family prospered. They crossed the Ocean to America, she still a young woman, Her family fleeing their homeland in fear of communism,Īnd displacement to Germany to be reunited with her father at last. Her father taken, to be a slave laborer in the Nazi war machine, Her life changed as the world around her changed: Of WWII, and ultimately, displacement from her home. She lived through disruption, terror, and the horrors In a land that had been fought over for centuries. She was a wispy young girl born between two great wars Their life together was giving each other the gift of love. Thomas, her husband of fifty-six years reflected. So FA was designed as a hybrid RPG/tactical game of air combat. “I just loved Gertrude for all of these years. actually get in the cockpit but not quite at the level of exact speed and maneuvers. Permision is granted to use Requiem in Service members ceremonies. James Butlers (Founder of "The Special Operations Association" and President Emirutus) Memorial Service: CLICK TO VIEW This poem is mounted in bronze at the Forward Air Controller's Monument in Colorado Springs, Colorado in memory of fallen hero's whose flame burns bright eternally.įarewell the lover and husband who was true. Who gave their lives, so others would live. (Scroll above or down for monument photo) Forward Air Controller's Memorial Monument, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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