Dad's Final Lap

Dad took his final lap around the track during the funeral procession on the way to the cemetery.  Thanks to a wonderful neighbor who has connections to the high school and got us permission to use  the track.

Dad went out in style.  Like a big shot even.  We splurged and paid the extra $700 for a police escort during the funeral procession.  After leaving the church after the funeral, the police escort led us to Graham Kapowsin High School where the hearse took Dad around the track for his final lap.  Then the procession continued on to the cemetery with full police escort.  It was awesome.

I can't help but think that Dad was running alongside the hearse.  Actually, he probably lapped it a few times. :-)

Going around the first turn.

Coming down the home stretch.

Kicking it in at the end.

Of course, Dad is atop the podium.

Dad won many races in his lifetime.

Dad just finished the biggest race of his life.  Like I said in my talk,  I'm sure when Dad crossed the finish line and met the Lord on the other side of the veil he was greeted with open arms.  I'm sure the Lord welcomed him home saying,“Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.” (Matthew 25:21)

Dad was always a fierce competitor.  He was an endurance athlete who endured it well to the end.

Dad went out in style, like a big shot!

That's my two cents.