ONE LAST DECISION

ONE LAST DECISION

 

My father's older brother was not able to attend the services.

We wanted to include him in the gathering.

Sunday evening was the family dinner.

We Skyped Uncle Tom.

Tom reminisced, told stories. He was there.

He remembered how Daddy always greeted us.
He said:
 

Good Morning

Good Afternoon

Good Evening

 

He was right. I had not even realized or remembered. That is what Daddy said. 
A simple humble greeting.

 

At the cemetery, we were ushered into a room.

Final decisions.
What would you like us to put on front the gravestone.

His gravesite number will be on the back.

How do you want his name?

Religious affiliation? No thank you.

 

How do you want him remembered?

You have 15 characters per line, 3 lines.

Here are some examples.

I will leave you for a few minutes to consider.

 

The Navy enlistee came in to offer his condolences and thank Daddy for his service.

He said I will be representing the Navy at the service.

We thanked him for his service.

 

Back to the question at hand.

We didn't look at the suggestions.

We looked at each other.

In unison we said:

 

Good Morning

Good Afternoon

Good Evening

 

A humble homage to a humble man.

 

Thank you Uncle Tom for making this decision so easy.

You will always be with your brother.