Memorial Day 2011





Miss our Mama, she would try and meet us at the Oakhurst cemetery or wait and catch up with us at the North Fork one and take pictures.

 - Kathy Jones and Chaplain Richard Lamontange (L-rd, I hope I spelled that right - not enough caffeine yet)

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