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Felix The Assassin · 11-22-2006, 08:15 PM

Fellow IW's, the saddening time has arrived, and am asking for your assistance. Except for my Father's, which was a dual Masonic/VFW funeral. It has been over 30 years since I have attended a civilian funeral, and will face this task in the coming weekend. The departed is the son of our daughter's soccer coach. There is no solid family/friendship connection, only casual/team, and more so of the players, than the adults. He was 17, and had a severe automobile accident with massive head trauma. Therefore, there will not be a 'wake' nor will it be open casket. Visitation is Friday afternoon, and the funeral is Saturday.

Two other retired Army families with children/players will be joining us in the movement to the facility, and the events of both days, and we all have the same basic questions:
1. What should we bring, send, or deliver? (Is it expected?)
2. The Step-Father is retired Army, so we know what to say to him. But, what should be said to the birth Mother?
3. How long does one visit at a visitation?

Peace Out
Felix

11-22-2006, 08:15 PM	#1
Felix The Assassin The Dreadnoks Join Date: September 27, 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 62 Posts: 3,608	Fellow IW's, the saddening time has arrived, and am asking for your assistance. Except for my Father's, which was a dual Masonic/VFW funeral. It has been over 30 years since I have attended a civilian funeral, and will face this task in the coming weekend. The departed is the son of our daughter's soccer coach. There is no solid family/friendship connection, only casual/team, and more so of the players, than the adults. He was 17, and had a severe automobile accident with massive head trauma. Therefore, there will not be a 'wake' nor will it be open casket. Visitation is Friday afternoon, and the funeral is Saturday. Two other retired Army families with children/players will be joining us in the movement to the facility, and the events of both days, and we all have the same basic questions: 1. What should we bring, send, or deliver? (Is it expected?) 2. The Step-Father is retired Army, so we know what to say to him. But, what should be said to the birth Mother? 3. How long does one visit at a visitation? Peace Out Felix __________________ The Lizzie Palmer Tribute Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. John F. Kennedy 35th President of The United States The Last Shot Honor The Fallen Jesus died for our sins, and American Soldiers died for our freedom. If you don't stand behind our Soldiers, please feel free to stand in front of them.