How do you want to be remembered?
We gathered at the cemetery yesterday and CC shared stories about her great-grandparents, grandparents, parents and husband along with pictures. What a special time for my kids to learn about their heritage. The general theme was service. I love hearing about the wonderful examples of loved ones that lived such great lives, full of hard work, sacrifice & service.
Joe's dad passed away 14 years ago, but is remembered by many. This past April, he was given a high honor. It's called the LeRoy J. Pia Conservation Award. It's an award named after him because he was a passionate outdoorsman and loved & respected the world around him. He was the Utah Open Lands' first chairman. This award will be given to a special recipient each year for leading conservationist efforts in the State of Utah. What an honor and what a great man!
I'm grateful and proud to be apart of this family.
How do you want to be remembered?
1 comment:
That's a great tradition and wonderful honor for Joe's dad. Sure wish we could all have known him. I often think we should meet at Grandpa's grave and talk about our memories of him but I tend to avoid situations that make me cry. Maybe someday we'll do that.
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