His heart stopped beating around 10am.
He flew away and my heart is lighter now.
He is being buried on Monday in a traditional Jewish ceremony. He will be bathed by orthodox jewish men, wrapped in a shroud then wrapped in a Talis. I found my Zaydees(grandfathers) talis and that is the one that will be used. He will also have an american flag on his coffin because he is a war veteran.
The fun stories have started already. They will go on all week. This "Shiva" period is going to be wonderful. My pop could be a real pain in the butt but he was one of the nicest, kindest, most honest persons I have ever known. I had the great fortune to grow up with his stories. He was a natural born story teller and every story was funny or fun. From his childhood in Williamsburg Brooklyn, to his WWII service in India as an air traffic controller, to his wooing and wedding my mother, to all his relatives (all from the "old country") every one of them are sparks in my head.
There is a jewish psalm or a song of Solomon that talks about the riches of a good name. In my fathers case, he was the richest man in the world. The world remembers him with a smile on their face and a warmth in their heart.
Not a bad way to be.
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I am so sorry for your loss.
Please take care.
Monica
A GREAT BIG {{{{KISS AND A HUG FOR YOU }}}}
What wonderful memories of your dad. ((hugs))
I am so sorry for your loss... It sounds like he was a wonderful man and dad... sending out prays of healing and strentgth to you and your mother. Take care..
Cherie
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I am sorry for your loss. Take your time to remember, honor and love the good man who was your father.
Take care and hug your mother lots.
Judy / Peanut
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