My father died six years ago, by my family and I still take my mother to
the reunions each year. These were the people that were my parents
closest friends for much of their lives.

Good job. This kind of history is important, and so easily lost from
generation to generation. In my family, a dispute in the 1930s caused
a schism which has meant, to this day, we have no contact with the
Honeck side of our family.

I therefore spent the last few years of my father's life (he died in
'93) researching our family tree, with his help. Most of the time he
thought the pursuit was silly -- but there were some poignant moments
and we made some great memories. And, of course, we learned a lot
about our family history.

Later, when he was dying, I made him sit in front of a video camera
while I interviewed him for over 3 hours. It was so painful that I've
never watched it, and probably never will.

But my grand-kids will. And that's what counts.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"