~*Memorial Day Weekend Gathering SUNDAY ~*May 29th, 2011~*

[Husky_mom]

lovely words Karen.. really lovely and heartwarming :´)

[phesina]

What a lovely, wonderful gathering it sounds like it was! So nice to look at the pictures and read the reports.

I had been planning to come with Gretchen and Doug but had been fighting off a cold for a few days. Yesterday morning I woke up woozy and hot and stuffed up, so I thought I'd best stay home.. if I was getting a virus, I didn't want it to go viral (among all the PTers)!

I'm glad you all had such a fine time and that the weather was good for the celebration. And what a time Phred and all our friends at the Bridge must have had with you all there too!

from Pat and cats

[cyber-sibes]

Thanks for sharing the pics & memories of this wonderful day with those of us who couldn't be there. I'm so glad the weather turned out well, you bet Phred had a word with the Almighty's Weatherman! That is a beautiful letter, Karen, thanks for posting it. The rock is truly touching - looks like its on that little rise at the far end? The dogs all loved that little hill!

I combined the silk bouquets Phred sent us when we lost Star and then Tori so soon afterwards. They are a constant reminder of what a caring person Phred was, always extending himself to others. We live just up from the Naval Fire Fighting School, and I always think about Phred when I go by. He was one of a kind, for sure!

Thanks for the bench photo - those trees have gotten really big! Spent many happy hours on that bench!

[MonicanHonda]

I'm so sorry I couldn't be there. I really want to go see his rock. <3 It's gorgeous. And now everyone who goes there will wonder who this man is... but only a select few will truly know what a wonderful guy he was. If I ever return, I only hope someone asks if I know who he is so I can tell of a great man. The tribute is just wonderful... I truly was amazed at how much he cared for people... that's one of the first things I recognized about Phred. It amazed me that people cared that much, even for people he knew mostly over the internet. We need more people in this world like Phred.

I can't wait to see everyone over Labor Day weekend, I am hoping I will be able to come if my new job allows it. :-D

[Freckles]

Where is the final resting place of the rock?

[RobiLee]

Love your pictures, Anna and Karen your tribute was wonderful!

[shais_mom]

Where is the final resting place of the rock?

in the back of the park there is a small area (grove?) of trees, and they put it b/n two trees so as to not interfere with the mower.

Everyone's pics were great. We missed those that weren't there, but were glad of those that were there!

[wolf_Q]

Nice pics everyone! It was great to see all of you again. It was strange for Phred to not be there though. The memorial service was very touching. I'll try to get my pics up soon knowing me it will probably be a while though.