After an amazing birthday party/reunion celebration, Grandpa Randall passed away peacefully in his sleep June 22 at 7:45 am. Emotions have been from one end of the spectrum to the other this week, with the culmination yesterday at the end of a man's life that will live on forever in our memories. Dale Randall left a legacy that can be counted in Air Force missions, Church missions, and posterity, but what cannot be counted is the endless amounts of examples of Christ this man has been. He was a sealer for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for almost 3 decades, and lived for the ability to participate in those special sealing ceremonies. He truly cared for his family and honored what he stood for till the day he died. He was not just a man, but a devoted husband, teacher to his children, example of living life to its fullest to his grandchildren and a Son of our Heavenly Father. He knew what it meant to live a Celestial life, and although he was not perfect, he was pretty close. We will miss him greatly but know that he is in a good place, with Grandma, Keith, and Dean.
The next few pictures are of an amazing group of people called the Patriot Guard. They ride their Harley's and bring their flags to stand "guard" during the services as volunteers to show appreciation and honor. They are supporters of those who have served our country.
My mom's brother Bryce is part of the Patriot Guard, who only attend funeral services if invited by a member of the Guard. He rode his bike from California, which has been painted to represent Grandpa's B-17 he flew in WWII.
We appreciated their honor and respect.
The Guard stood at attention, saluting as the casket was brought out of the chapel.
And led the procession to the cemetery, blocking off roads so that we could all proceed together.
Again, they stand at attention during the funeral.
Air Force tribute
Being a farmer, Grandpa had a love for tractors.
Tyne came all the way from Washington.
We are sealed together as a forever family because of him.
WE LOVE YOU GRANDPA!
We will live in your honor and everything that you stood for.
Until we meet again.......
My mom's brother Bryce is part of the Patriot Guard, who only attend funeral services if invited by a member of the Guard. He rode his bike from California, which has been painted to represent Grandpa's B-17 he flew in WWII.
We appreciated their honor and respect.
The Guard stood at attention, saluting as the casket was brought out of the chapel.
And led the procession to the cemetery, blocking off roads so that we could all proceed together.
Again, they stand at attention during the funeral.
Air Force tribute
Being a farmer, Grandpa had a love for tractors.
Tyne came all the way from Washington.
We are sealed together as a forever family because of him.
WE LOVE YOU GRANDPA!
3 comments:
Wow! What an incredible group! Uncle Bryce's bike is amazing! That's the first I've seen it with the paint job. What a great way to remember and pay tribute to such a GREAT man and a great legacy!
Sorry to hear about your grandpa. He sounds like an amazing man! I hope you and your family are doing okay.
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