We Celebrated Mass at Their Church.
Dave's Daughter Melissa Did an Emotional Reading of This Poem.
The Funeral Was at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetary.
They Average 17 Funerals a Day!
The View Across The Street From the Funeral Shelter.
The Stones Are Laid Out in a Precise Pattern.
It Was a VERY Hot Day, But...
... Many Came to Pay Their Respects.
Preparing to Remove the Casket.
Family & Friends Stay Cool in the Shade.
Preparing for the Service.
The Men Prepare For the 21 Gun Salute, While...
... The Ladies Discuss The Details of Their Role.
The Bugler is Ready, And...
... So Are the Color Guards.
A Representative From the Cemetary Explains the Procedure.
Ready, Aim, Fire, Fire, Fire - 21 Shots!
There Wasn't a Dry Eye in the Place After the Bugler Played Taps.
A Very Precise Procedure to Fold The Flag.
All The Participants in the Service Volunteered to Serve Dave.
It's a Scene We've All Seen on TV - Much Different in Person!
The Presentation of the Flag to Cindy.
Dave & Cindy Celebrated 50 Years of Marriage in October 2009.
The President of the United States and the People of Our Great Country Thank You For Dave's Service.
Time For Father to Say a Few Words.
Disbelief From Friends and Family.
Father Presents Cindy w/ a Cross, Then...
... We Headed to Cheryl & Clint's to Celebrate Dave's Life.
Family Gathered at the Table.
David, Cathy & Matthew Ribar.
Kind Friends Helping to Serve.
Cheryl w/ Her Friend Mel.
Melissa & Brian Brothers w/ Quinn & Logan.
It Cooled Off Enough to Move Outside.
Cheryl Relaxes in the Shade.
John w/ His Friends Clem and Roger.
Becky & Clint Pose For a Photo.
Cheryl (With Diablo) and Clint (With Dante) Relaxing After The Celebration.
We Toured The Grave Site The Following Day.
The Permanent Marker Has Been Ordered.
Farewell Dave - We Miss You!
