I attended Msgr. Kerr's funeral last week. The church was packed, standing room only. I imagine a few people were there because Roger Staubach gave the eulogy. What I saw on news that day only consisted of a fifteen second VO and a 15 sound bite from a football Hall of Fame member. What the local news didn't show was the wonderful story Roger told of a man who had a gift of making the person or people Monsignor was speaking to feel that they are the most important person at that moment. They didn't show Roger choking up over the thought of never having a post Thanksgiving meal discussion ever again. Hearing Mr. Staubach's eulogy made me realize why Msgr. Kerr kindly declined my family's invitation to Thanksgiving year after year. He was spending that time with his dear friends.
Msgr. Kerr practiced what he preached. He was an instrument of change. He was/is and example for the rest of us that an individual can and should try to make a difference. He was working to make our world a more peaceful place. I hope and pray that the progress for world wide peace he began will take root and flourish.
I will miss him greatly.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Memorial Day
Another Memorial Day has come and gone.
About twelve years ago Sherry and I took a day trip to St. George Island. The order of the day was to bring the Hobie Cat, sail to the bay side of the State Park, have a picnic, mess around on the boat a little, then back to town after a fun day in the sun. This would have been our third date and first "out of town" date. At least this was the plan.
The trip to the island was of no event. Normal drive towing the boat. I should have known that the day was not going to end well when I lost my sun glasses shortly after we launched the boat. We did circle back to find the Ray Bans. It was very bright on the water and I needed those glasses.
After finding the glasses we set sail and headed east toward the State Park. The air was slightly west of north and we had a good run to the park. On the way we saw a couple of dolphins, a sea turtle and some jumping mullet.
We beached the boat and broke out the lunch snacks. Sandwiches, some fruit and cheese and one of my favorites, Cheez-Its. Lunch was tasty. After eating we crossed over to the Gulf side to play around in the waves and do some body surfing. The waves were small and we ended up just swimming for a bit.
...continued in a bit...
About twelve years ago Sherry and I took a day trip to St. George Island. The order of the day was to bring the Hobie Cat, sail to the bay side of the State Park, have a picnic, mess around on the boat a little, then back to town after a fun day in the sun. This would have been our third date and first "out of town" date. At least this was the plan.
The trip to the island was of no event. Normal drive towing the boat. I should have known that the day was not going to end well when I lost my sun glasses shortly after we launched the boat. We did circle back to find the Ray Bans. It was very bright on the water and I needed those glasses.
After finding the glasses we set sail and headed east toward the State Park. The air was slightly west of north and we had a good run to the park. On the way we saw a couple of dolphins, a sea turtle and some jumping mullet.
We beached the boat and broke out the lunch snacks. Sandwiches, some fruit and cheese and one of my favorites, Cheez-Its. Lunch was tasty. After eating we crossed over to the Gulf side to play around in the waves and do some body surfing. The waves were small and we ended up just swimming for a bit.
...continued in a bit...
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