This passed weekend a Memorial Service
was held for Sara at the North Rose Methodist Church. It was a
fitting tribute for a brave and brilliant woman. In addition to most
of Sara's family there were members of mine, numerous former school
chums and people from the community that had known my lovely wife.
Her brother Christopher let his home be
the headquarters for the Hoople reunion and it was noisy, filled and
happy. It was a celebration in honor of the life Sara led with
numerous stories and one liners culled from her association with
Hoople siblings, nieces and nephews and the next generation in
attendance.
After the gathering the most important
event was pumpkin carving that displayed the artful side and
ingenuity of the family. The end result were pumpkins with incredibly
imaginative and humorous faces.
Sadly all the tributes are now past and
we have to get on with life without the Boss. It will be difficult to
carry on without Sara but life doesn't end for those left behind. The
best we can do is honor her by doing the very best job we can in the
days and years to come. God speed Honey, we miss you more than words
can say.