Friday, May 18, 2007
Jeff Dowell, Jr. 1922 - 2002
Five years ago today, May 19, at about 11:30 p.m. my father died. Above are photos of him as a Navy Gunner during WWII; with my mom on their wedding day; with the first of his seven children; with me, the seventh child; with the first of their many great-grandchildren; and the beautiful headstone that my mother picked out for his grave.
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18 comments:
Yes that is a pretty headstone. I like my husband's too. It has a tree, fence with a deer jumping over it. Paula
One of the best entries I have ever seen...and ironic at the same time for two people close to me who are going through the same thing. Bless you for doing this when I can't really sleep right now.
Uh, it's not 4:46 a.m. here, by the way...it's 1:46 in the Pacific NW...okay, goodnight.
This was a beautiful tribute to your father. His memory lives on through you and I thank you for sharing this with us.
Sam
My grandfather was also in the Navy in WWII. He was in Guadalcanal. They were about the same age. My grandfather was 86 when he died in March.
I'm sure you miss him a bunch!
Traci
Beautiful tribute, Lori.
What a great man he was...I know he is missed by your entire family...thanks for the photo tribute...hugs and love,
Joyce
what a beautiful tribute....and the pics are so nice...thanks for sharing...hugs from KY...Ora
Beautiful , loving tribute to your father! Thank you so much for sharing with us. I know today is going to be spent in rememberance of this wonderful man. Wishing you love and peace. (Hugs) Indigo
watching the slide show, i thought - what a wonderful life! and seeing all the children and grandchildren, i thought..what a wonderful legacy. ((((((((lori))))))))
Beautifully done and what a way to let him know how proud you are! Thank you so much for sharing - I enjoyed this. Have a wonderful Saturday!
Nice memories that you have of him. luv bella xx
Your dad was a tall drink of water! And what a beautiful family. I think it is just wonderful that you have honored him here... given so many of us a glimps.
Thank you for sharing your precious family. My thoughts and prayers are with you, honoring your loss, celebrating your life. YOU touch so many. Thank you.
Amanda
I am so happy you visited my journal. I went private for one day and when I went back public, everyone had lost my alerts. I had no idea it would do that. I am very sorry for your loss. I lost my father almost 19 years ago and the day before yesterday, I smelled someone smoking cigars and nearly lost it. His brand. Often I wish I could call him to play him a song I heard on the radio. Or show him something. Thank you for sharing with everyone these precious pictures.
Nelishia
What a beautiful remembrance.
And thank you so much for your kind words when stopping by my journal....I'm doubly blessed, because then it led me here:)
Kathi
TY for stopping by & leaving a comment today. Hope your Memorial Day is going well. {{ }}
Sugar
What a nice tribute to your dad. I enjoyed the pics. Happy memorial Day! love, Shelly
What delightful photos. I have not tried this new blended way to post photos because I have not had enough to post at one time. But it works well with this entry. Your mother is such a tiny little thing in the photo where he is carrying her, light as a feather I am sure. Gerry
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