Don’s sister Michelle’s son Jake was serving in Afghanistan and was killed last week. Read more here. We went to CA this past weekend to attend the memorial. I had never met Jake, sadly, but now that I am a mom, I cannot even imagine losing a son.
Grandpa Hatch, Thomas Hatch (Don’s brother), and David Hatch (Don’s brother) waiting for the family prayer to start.
Aunt Eunha and Brody!
Michelle and Chris arriving to the memorial.
Some more of the family waiting for the family prayer to start.
Michelle chatting with Lacey (Jake’s old girlfriend).
There were people lining the streets for miles on the precession.
Brody was so hot and thirsty!
Michelle and Chris hugging everyone.
The line was long for hugs!
Brody being cute as always.
I LOVE April’s face in this picture!
Eunha and I at the luncheon after the memorial. Michelle and Chris’s ward was amazing! They helped out so much!
David, Ruby, and I chatting about Michelle’s new iPad. Ruby played games for hours on it!
Chris chatting with the in-laws!
Of course Brody is on the ground eating a cookie!
Julie, Jen, Eve, and Chris hanging out in the backyard.
The girls!
The girls being crazy!
R.I.P. Jake! Tell my next kid that we are ready for him/her whenever!
Sweet post. I am sorry for your family's loss.
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to have most of the family there. To bad that it took this to get us all together.
ReplyDeleteHow heartbreaking Brenda. It's wonderful that you all could be around family to support each other. Condolances.
ReplyDeleteWow, that seems to sad. My thoughts are with you and the family.
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