When my Aunt discovered his body they took him to the hospital where he was awake and aware of what was going on. The next day my Grandfather wanted to leave the hospital and started to take the IVs out, but the doctors gave him a sedative....and then my Grandfather never woke up and died the next day.
We had the funeral in Paia at the beach, my Grandfather is in the box with his blue hat:
My dad and Uncle took my Grandfather's ashes out into the ocean:
Emptying the ashes from the bag:
Family and friend put flowers into the water and say their 'good-byes':
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Miles,
Growing up, I always remember visiting that cemetery. It was such a peaceful spot along the beach. It looks like it was a nice funeral. Kind of like the one I'd like for myself when I go.
In the last 15 years, I don't recall ever seeing your grandfather without his hat.
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