Mass
We Celebrated Mass at Their Church.
Program Page 1
Page 1 of the Program.
Page 2
Page 2 of the Program.
Dying Young
Dave's Daughter Melissa Did an Emotional Reading of This Poem.
Resting Place
The Funeral Was at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
All Honor
They Average 17 Funerals a Day!
Crossroads
The View Across The Street From the Funeral Shelter.
Precision
The Stones Are Laid Out in a Precise Pattern.
Shelter
It Was a VERY Hot Day, But...
Respects
... Many Came to Pay Their Respects.
Arrival
Preparing to Remove the Casket.
Somber
Family & Friends Stay Cool in the Shade.
Prepared
Preparing for the Service.
Salute
The Men Prepare For the 21 Gun Salute, While...
Honorees
... The Ladies Discuss The Details of Their Role.
The March
Getting Into Position.
The Father
Father As Well.
Bugler
The Bugler is Ready, And...
Color Guards
... So Are the Color Guards.
Instructions
A Representative From the Cemetery Explains the Procedure.
It Starts
Let's Begin.
The Salute
Ready, Aim, Fire, Fire, Fire - 21 Shots!
Watery Eyes
There Wasn't a Dry Eye in the Place After the Bugler Played Taps.
Precision
A Very Precise Procedure to Fold The Flag.
Grateful
All The Participants in the Service Volunteered to Serve Dave.
Family
It's a Scene We've All Seen on TV - Much Different in Person!
Presentation
The Presentation of the Flag to Cindy.
Oh My
Dave & Cindy Celebrated 50 Years of Marriage in October 2009.
Thank You
The President of the United States and the People of Our Great Country Thank You For Dave's Service.
Let's Pray
Time For Father to Say a Few Words.
Disbelief
Disbelief From Friends and Family.
Enjoy Them All
It Happened So Quickly.
The Cross
Father Presents Cindy w/ a Cross, Then...
Celebration
... We Headed to Cheryl & Clint's to Celebrate Dave's Life.
Gathering
Family Gathered at the Table.
David's
David, Cathy & Matthew Ribar.
Cindy's
Cindy w/ Family.
More Family
More Family.
Friends
Kind Friends Helping to Serve.
Clint
Clint With a Neighbor.
John's
Becky & John Ribar.
Cheryl's
Cheryl w/ Her Friend Mel.
Chillin
Chilled Ladies.
Melissa's
Melissa & Brian Brothers w/ Quinn & Logan.
Outside
It Cooled Off Enough to Move Outside.
Shaded
Cheryl Relaxes in the Shade.
Men in Black
John w/ His Friends Clem and Roger.
Cheese
Becky & Clint Pose For a Photo.
Twins
David & Cindy.
Furry Ones
Cheryl (With Diablo) and Clint (With Dante) Relaxing After The Celebration.
Site Tour
We Toured The Grave Site The Following Day.
Respects
Cindy Pays Her Respects.
Marker
The Permanent Marker Has Been Ordered.
Farewell
Farewell Dave - We Miss You!