Gene's final rest

Took us a whole year but we finally did it and put my baby brother to rest today. Several of his best friends (The boys from the ole neighborhood, who all grew up together) came to join us which I thought very nice and showed me who his true friends were.
Jan spent way too much money not certain how many people would come, My plan was to bring hot dog fixings and some charcoal, to picnic at the near by Willow park. It was sooo hot but we took the heat and sat around and talked for a couple of hours, ate, then a huge thunderstorm brewed up so we packed up and left.
The time together was just right for me

 Brent was indifferent, he shows no emotion, this is so sad to watch, I have no clue as to how and help him.

 Good friends came to support us. I felt happy that they came.

We each took turns to fill in the grave, I didn't plan on doing that but something pushed me to go ahead, it did bring a tear

Brother Glenn took special care to fill completely, this was sad to watch

We stood back and watched the grave digger enlarge the too small hole, silent, not knowing what to do with our selves. 

quick update on my knee

This last shot did me no good. Can't get the swelling down, simple walk through the grocery store and it swells. Aches, not serious pain, just very annoying.So this sucks. Tried riding my bike, hills are out of the question but level land is doable, for a very short distance.
Going to bury Gene on Saturday afternoon with my siblings and maybe a few of Genes friends.
Jan wants to start a tradition and fill in the hole ourselves, so I guess that's what we will do.
Then a simple picnic at Willow Park just around the corner from the Cemetery. I am not looking forward to this, I've had a whole year of healing and I believe this will just open wounds. oh well