The long illness was a constant struggle, for Jimm and everyone. Now that Jimm's struggle is over, others still have difficult times to endure. Allowing family and friends to say goodbye, meant more work and emotional pressures for those already in distress, but they did it with class.
Sincerest thanks to the many who visited the funeral home on Thursday, and attended the service on Friday. Members of Jimm's enormous family.. and friends who have become involved with him and Deborah through proximity, work, play and life.. were there to wish him well. The memorial service was unforgettable. There were prayers, readings, and comments by those who will always hold Jimm tightly in their hearts. At the conclusion, military honors gave recognition to Jimm's four years in the Air Force. It was hard to remain detached as taps was played, followed by the ritual folding of the American flag that had been draped over the coffin.. which was then presented to Deborah.
For those who were unable to attend and who will be remembering Jimm in their own way, we have included above, the pamphlet of thoughts and pictures put together by Jimm's loving family.
The reception and lunch at Laura and Rob's beautiful home in Bel Air was a celebration of love and family history. The presence of multiple generations from diverse places, with the most amazing and colorful stories about Jimm, highlighted and honored his remarkable life.
All of us are so lucky to have known this man, and to have lived parts of our lives with him. And now, in turn, we are accorded the pleasure of continuing to enjoy the company of many of the wonderful people we have befriended through him.. even after his departure.
At this point, if you have goodbyes, stories or thoughts about Jimm you would like to share, please feel free to do so in comments below.
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This blog will continue to be added to as needed, and will remain open indefinitely.. acting as a partial record of the events which occurred in the final part of Jimm Revelle's life. Sometime soon I will make an effort to record the entire blog as a Word file, or, if you are good at that sort of thing, you may wish to do it yourself.
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