Laid to rest

It was a great day in the mountains, we scattered Dad's ashes today up top of Mt. Lowe. It was clear enough on the hike up and for a bit when we reached the summit to see quite a ways. The fog engulfed us during our ceremony almost as if the mountains themselves were giving us a hug and welcoming my father to his eternal resting place. We fired off 20 rounds to let the mountains know that Dad was there and passed two cans of Busch Light around to share. Then it began to rain. We didn't mind, we hiked down and hung around visiting with friends and family. We buried a folders coffee can and filled it with pictures messages and mementos of Dad. If anyone ever wants to go up, we can give easy directions to the trail, and tell you where the memorial can is buried. With us today were: Sheila, Randy, Jason, Becky, Trudy, Ashley and Hunter Ping, Kenny Pickner, Cameron Frable, Travis Little, Steve and Julie Fagan as well as their grandson Noah, Darrin and Brendon McAra and Robert Hall. The remainder of Dad's ashes are being held and part will be scattered down at Weatherly Creek next 4th of July, and the rest will wait until Mom has passed and we will mix them together and scatter them around the tree at the Oxford Family Ranch where Everette and Lydia (Sheila's Parents) are. Again, we appreciate all of the calls, cards, flowers, messages, and comments on this blog.  We will post pictures of today soon.           Jason