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A Military Funeral

By Pat Hanson on November 17, 2009

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Dear Anne & Carter: Yesterday Robert was buried at a military cemetery in Santa Nella California halfway between where you and I live. The day started off beautifully as we drove the hour and a half drive from Monterey over Pacheco Pass with bright sunlight on the rolling mountains, and wisps […]

Aging, Death & Dying

Robert Died This Morning

By Pat Hanson on November 9, 2009

November 9th 2009 Dear Anne & Carter: Robert died Sunday morning. His daughter Gail and one of his best friends from his Navy day 40 years ago were staying in the next room. Just Saturday night they were talking with him about a big sign he’d made years ago when he’d been selling memorabilia products […]

Aging, Death & Dying

Saying Good-Bye

By Pat Hanson on November 5, 2009

November 5, 2009 4:00 pm Dear Anne and Carter: I am about to do something that isn’t easy. I am about to visit my 75 year old friend Robert, who is home bound, (meaning he hasn’t been outside his tiny apartment for over a year). He’s had a heart attack and has several diseases, like […]