Graveside Service
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John was a dashing young military officer when I met him at Beale AFB in California. John got me when I was a young shy woman and guided me and let me grow more and become "me" over the years. He was my true love for 49 years and it was like something out of a fairy tale. He made me feel safe, loved and like his princess. John was so humorous and so smart. I was attracted to him more and more while we were together. He couldn't keep his hands off me and we had to be together when he got assigned a remote tour to Miyako Jima. I joined him there and stayed in nearby in Okinawa. We flew back and forth every 18 days joining one another. It was so romantic and John was my life and savior as we shared wonderful experiences all around the world.
This is a picture of John and I at the airport in Miyako Jima with his men and the civilian engineer along with his Japanese wife who had become a friend of mine while we were there in Miyako. She once made us Sukiyaki one night for dinner. They tried to sack John before he left and we flew to Okinawa to take planes out of Naja and Kadena. I flew commercial so hopefully we wouldn't get in trouble for me being there on a remote tour with John. I was the only American woman there on the island. We flew to San Diego to meet together again and be with my sister. It was a great experience.
My sweet brother was always my protector. I will miss him so much but have 73 years of him as my brother from which I draw many loving memories. He was my hero when I was a little girl and he was just a great friend thoughout our lives. Rest in peace and joy dear John.