Candles in the rain

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The end of Dave.

Dave Fischer built the Treasure Island Resort, and that’s where we bid him a final fond farewell. The place was packed; I guess a couple of hundred folks were in attendance at his memorial gathering. He was honored by those who knew and loved him, then his ashes were carried out into the bay where they were laid to rest.

Drinks were on Dave.
Memories floated in the air like helium balloons.
I met Dave’s widow for the first time and conveyed the sense of loss all in attendance were feeling.
It was a full house at Treasure Island.
Then we moved to the beach…
And held candles in remembrance.
Gone but not forgotten.

I smiled at this while we were raising our candles:

It seemed in keeping with Dave’s sense of humor that a rain shower would descend on the candle bearers.
We carried on with the ceremony regardless.
Wet Spot manager who worked for Dave for more than twenty years, carried Dave’s urn to the beach.
And Dave’s widow accompanied him for the final journey.
Into the boat…
And onto the bay. A fine ending to a well-lived life.

The final sunset for Daddy Dave:

Rest in peace, my friend.

3 thoughts on “Candles in the rain”

  2. Looks like a nice gathering.

    (As an aside, surprised that his wife looks to be from the UK. )

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