I shot a wedding on Friday in Bountiful, UT. Since we were in the area, Reesa and I decided to go visit Grandpa Hodgkinson's grave. We got directions from Mom who informed us that the office could assist us in finding exactly where Melvin lay. However, when we arrived the office was closed. Determined, we turned to the old fashion way. Miraculously, we found him within a couple minutes. We picked some blossoms from some nearby trees and placed them in the pot. It was really special to be there. I don't think I have visited since he passed in 1998. What a great man. So proud to be named after him.
Lovely day to shoot pics for a lovely post Jeffrey. So glad you and Reesa "found" Grandpa Hodgkinson. There is not a finer man of whom a person could have a namesake. ...Glad you Melvins got together.
ReplyDeleteJeff that was a good idea. I have to admit that I don't think I ever took the opportunity to visit his resting place. Thank you for taking pictures and sharing that with us. I am glad to have dang good melvin around still
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeffrey. I am impressed you found the spot. I think it is nice that you documented it - it looked like a beautiful day and spot, and did an impromptu grave decoration. My dad was the greatest. Glad you have embraced the Melvin in you.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got the vase out! The last time we went I couldn't get it...I guess I'll have to try harder this year.
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