Tag Archives: Veterans Funeral Care

A Walk Through History

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Ray V.

Earlier today, I had the honor of taking a veteran to their final resting place….three quarters of the way accross the state to Florence, South Carolina. A graveside funeral service turned into an adventure as I explored the oldest business … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day, 2014…

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Ray V.

Summed up in five photos…… Please note: These pictures were found on Twitter over the months and I misplaced the feeds they came from.

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Please Note

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Ray V.

Not many more words needed to describe this National disgrace:

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Role Reversal

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Ray V.

It has been a long few days…. I want to tell you about an incredible workshop for Veterans that I participated in on Saturday. I want to tell you about our daughter’s graduation from USC yesterday and the activities and … Continue reading →

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Take A Moment

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Ray V.

Amongst all the day’s activities, take a moment and say a prayer of thanks for the men and women who have given their lives for our freedom.

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The Parade

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Ray V.

Yesterday afternoon, we had our annual Memorial Day Parade come through downtown Aiken. No funerals scheduled, so I took the opportunity to walk across the street and take the event in with my camera. (remember, you can click on the … Continue reading →

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When Deliberation Is Not Desired

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Ray V.

I came across this quote last night and I’m not sure why, but I am intrigued by it. It reminds me also of pirates and the group of business owners that I have associated with over the years, that loosely … Continue reading →

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How So?

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Ray V.

Over the last few days, I have made mention of the efforts put forth by the leadership of our company to change the way we operate our funeral homes. You can find those posts here and here. It is important … Continue reading →

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Do Good, Be Good

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Ray V.

“Good” advice from Ray’s mom…but not the mom of this Ray. Do Good, Be Good Also note: Ray’s mom uses the same theme/background I used for SVU for the first two years….

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Old News Reel, 1945

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Ray V.

Alicia and Megan are visiting relatives in NJ during Master’s Week. Spending yesterday with my parents, Megan was helping my mom with her iPad and they were checking e-mails and there was one for my father. He is a WWII … Continue reading →

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I Am Still A Funeral Kid

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Ray V.

I remember, back in 1982-83, being on the Edgecliff Campus of Xavier University in Cincinnati, attending the once venerable Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. We were the Funeral kids. Once a funeral kid, always a funeral kid….there are worse things … Continue reading →

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“In Honor Of Them”

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Ray V.

Here is the real deal….Be thankful for men like this.

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Monks Win Again

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Ray V.

This was a common sense, court decision…how rare is that? Monks win on appeal I last wrote about it here….The Saga Continues and there embedded links for earlier posts. This decision, along with the one in Pennsylvania, will probably open … Continue reading →

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A Difficult Task, Indeed

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Ray V.

Earlier today, I received a telephone call from my father advising me that his best friend, Ken Reagan had died this morning. Ken’s family, his priest and my father were all there when he smiled and took his last breath. … Continue reading →

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He Needs Help…Please Pray

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Ray V.

Many of you have read my re-bloggs of Caleb Wilde’s Confessions of a Funeral Director Blog. Today, he posted a very dark and scary article. I Need Help I have e-mailed him and have tried to call…probably me and few … Continue reading →