Friday, June 13, 2008

Skywatch for Jean


This week's skywatch picture is dedicated to my sister Jean. I wrote about her in this earlier post.

On Monday she was cremated at Pontefract Crematorium. The service was led by a chaplain whom Jean had met on frequent visits to the Prince of Wales Hospice. The music chosen was Charlie Rich: "Most Beautiful Girl"

The funeral was very well attended. Afterwards we all went up Marl Pit Hill to the Kings Croft Hotel next door for refreshments. The photograph is taken from the hotel carpark looking at a field of poppies inside the crematorium grounds. In the far background can be seen the TV mast at Emley Moor.

The weather was beautiful. On our way home we stopped briefly at Wessenden Head - see my haiga on Summer Haiku 2008.

Listen to and enjoy the music.

Please note that comments are not compulsory - please do NOT say "sorry for your loss" - I've heard it said too many times on CSI and other programmes and the words come across as a hollow and inappropriate cliche - even if well meant.

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33 comments:

  1. AnonymousThursday, June 12, 2008 7:46:00 pm

    This is a fitting tribute, Gerald.

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  2. TomThursday, June 12, 2008 8:01:00 pm

    I'll say nowt then my friend;o)

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  3. ***Fotografia e Luz***Thursday, June 12, 2008 8:03:00 pm

    Very beautiful

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  4. ArneAThursday, June 12, 2008 8:04:00 pm

    ok no sorry!
    But some of us have you in our minds

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  5. PetuniaThursday, June 12, 2008 8:04:00 pm

    Beautiful....

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  6. MicheleThursday, June 12, 2008 8:07:00 pm

    This is truly beautiful...

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  7. This Is My Blog - fishing guyThursday, June 12, 2008 8:13:00 pm

    Gerald: What a great tribute to your sister.

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  8. Sandpiper (Lin)Thursday, June 12, 2008 8:23:00 pm

    This is a very nice tribute. Beautiful!

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  9. AnneThursday, June 12, 2008 8:27:00 pm

    This picture will stay in my mind for a long long time.

    So very beautiful.

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  10. Rune EideThursday, June 12, 2008 8:35:00 pm

    Very appropriate picture and music.

    PS I know the feeling...

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  11. DinaThursday, June 12, 2008 8:48:00 pm

    This post and the other are a strong tribute to your sister, Gerald. In my tradition we say, May her memory be for a blessing.

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  12. marcia@joyismygoalThursday, June 12, 2008 8:54:00 pm

    the poppies are so cheery esp since red is my fav color I love seeing it next to the deep green

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  13. Voz do meu CoraçãoThursday, June 12, 2008 9:19:00 pm

    Excellent photo, I'm sorry, can not feel the smell. Congratulations.

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  14. imacThursday, June 12, 2008 9:44:00 pm

    What a great photo for your sister Gerald.This photo will have a special place in your heart.

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  15. Pretty Life OnlineThursday, June 12, 2008 9:53:00 pm

    great catch for SWF! the twinkling sky seemed to throbs off to one body, timed for a common pulse. Mine's up too hope you can drop by.

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  16. George TownboyThursday, June 12, 2008 10:08:00 pm

    Touching post!

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  17. FO - 2Thursday, June 12, 2008 10:26:00 pm

    Great tribute and photo for your sister!
    You are lucky for having known the most beautiful girl and sister in the world.
    Take care!

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  18. AnonymousThursday, June 12, 2008 11:04:00 pm

    Very beautiful.

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  19. UnknownThursday, June 12, 2008 11:19:00 pm

    Very beautiful and what a nice tribute to your sister.

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  20. esnorwayFriday, June 13, 2008 12:28:00 am

    werry nice pic

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  21. EG CameraGirlFriday, June 13, 2008 2:43:00 am

    Beatiful tribute, Gerald.

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  22. Louis la VacheFriday, June 13, 2008 3:14:00 am

    Thank you for sharing this with us, Gerald.

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  23. AnonymousFriday, June 13, 2008 5:08:00 am

    A truly memorable post! Thank you for sharing it with us.

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  24. Anne-BeritFriday, June 13, 2008 6:23:00 am

    Beautiful and very thuching post.Thank you for sharing!

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  25. Chuck PefleyFriday, June 13, 2008 6:31:00 am

    The red poppies add just the right touch to this photo. Well done.

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  26. BarbFriday, June 13, 2008 7:02:00 am

    Somehow, I suspect that Jean would adore this! Beautifully done, Gerald!

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  27. jFriday, June 13, 2008 7:20:00 am

    Your tribute was wonderful and your grief, quite obvious. I will not offer my "sorry for your loss" comments... I understand that completely. But a prayer went up for you this moment.

    Jennifer

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  28. Jane Hards PhotographyFriday, June 13, 2008 10:16:00 am

    I won't intrude then, apart form saying it's a very peaceful image to to view.

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  29. UnknownFriday, June 13, 2008 1:53:00 pm

    You've said it all already. Very fitting tribute. Beautiful pictures.

    Gary
    Bodge's Bulletin

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  30. AndreaFriday, June 13, 2008 7:21:00 pm

    Interesting and touching post

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  31. becky aka theRAVFriday, June 13, 2008 8:56:00 pm

    I have always loved that song.

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  32. Profile Not AvailableFriday, June 13, 2008 10:34:00 pm

    This was a very touching post, Gerald. The photo is beautiful.

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  33. DJ KirkbySaturday, June 14, 2008 9:07:00 am

    I adore the pic of the poppies.

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