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Several weeks ago I heard news that no one would want to hear… the news that someone had passed. Though the news to me was a shock, I was asked to photograph the family’s funeral. The ceremony was beautiful and the celebration of the life lived was exquisite. T.B. was loved by hundreds if not thousands. T.B. lived the American dream being able to come to the States and raise a good loving family and to be able to enjoy the passions of life.

T.B. has traveled to many places around the world with family and that is something very special. For myself, I’ve not been fortunate enough to travel the world, but one day I hope to be able to see the world and share memories with those that surround me. T.B. brought to the chapel many family and friends to the point where the house was nearly packed. Loving family members came up to the stand to share what T.B.’s life meant to them and how T.B. was just a precious person to have known. A special song was played and sung for T.B. by a grand daughter. In part of the service six grand children sung a song for T.B. and later the church choir sang a few songs. Just the impact of the ceremony is one that touched me. Although I did not know T.B., seeing the faces of loved ones just showed me how T.B.’s life impacted all of those around.

Following the brief message and viewing service family and friends joined together to the burial site where T.B. was to be laid to rest. As the crowd came to the burial site it was one last time to pay respects by throwing in beautiful flowers and placing on the top of the casket the pallbearer’s gloves and corsage. After the respects were paid, the casket was covered and a majority of family and a few friends went to dine together for a private reception.

For those that are interested in viewing some of the photos they can be seen by clicking on the link above. For those family and friends that would like to see more photos, please contact the family directly and they will give you information as how to access those images.