We made the trip back to Maine to lay Dubb's Dad to rest. He was buried in Prospect Harbor Maine a small Fishing Village. It was quite a beautiful day for the services.
As we prepared for the trip we were informed that we would be responsible to dig Alonzo's grave. I thought for sure they were joking, but unfortunately they were serious. Dubb and his brother Buddy did a awesome job digging the grave with one small problem. There was a bit of confusing on where to dig as they dug they hit what they thought was a rock.....But it wasn't just a rock it was their Mother Evelyn's urn. Wayne was freaking out that he dig up his Mother. Good thing Buddy's wife Debbie was there to cover Evelyn back up.
The services were beautiful they had Military honors and did a flag presentation and then played taps it was very moving to see the Military in action that way.
After the Services Dubb's cousins had a HUGE Cook out. They boiled Lobster and clams. We were able to have a great time with all the extended family. Dubb meet his nephew Glenn from his half brother that passed away and Dubb had never met. It was awesome to get to meet so much family.
The next day we drove over to Bar Harbor to do a little shopping. The harbor was filled with boats and the day was nice and cool with a slight breeze from the ocean. Amazing views all around us.
Every time we go to Bar Harbor we see a Yacht and this time it didn't disappoint. I would love to go on board for a peek one day.
Cadillac Mountain part of Acadia State Park
Dubb wanted to go grave searching to see his family that had passed before, after walking thru the whole cemetery we found his family.
Uncle Roger
Cousin Carl
Grandfather Willey
This was Alonzo's identical twin Lawrence. They passed away 4 months from each other.
Cousin Carlton
Aunt Mona
This is Cherry Field Academy were Alonzo went to school. They are going to restore it back to it's original look. It was so pretty and white. I loved seeing all the places that Alonzo grew up.
Back side of Cherry field Academy
Uncle Jimmy and the Willey Twins Alonzo and Lawrence
Cousin Carlton Willey
Memorial Monument for the Soldiers of Cherry Field
Alonzo served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars
Uncle Jimmy served in Vietnam War
Uncle Lawrence and Cousin Carlton served in the Korean War
The Blue Berry Barons I was hoping to see a hint of blue from the berry's but they had just harvested the berry's for the season.
On our drive back to Boston to fly out we stopped in Freeport Maine to shop. It's the only place to see a Boston Red Sox automobile.
GO RED SOX'S
We are blessed to have such great memory's of Alonzo and all the other family we have met and hope to stay connected thru Facebook.
-Dawni
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