Saying by to Mom
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From: Bigdan
08-Aug-17
14 family members mounted ready for the ride in
14 family members mounted ready for the ride in
My sisters family
My sisters family
she liked yellow flowers
she liked yellow flowers
Some of you guys here on bowsite knew my mom she passed away this spring her last wish was to be taken to the Sierras in California and have her ashes spread on Cottonwood Pass she was in the outfitting business there for half her life this past Sunday me and 13 other members took her to her happy spot to say good by
From: TMA1010
08-Aug-17
Looks like a beautiful spot with a lot of people who loved her. I'm not sure any of us can ask for more than that. Good on you all for making her final wishes be realized.
From: jordanathome
08-Aug-17
God bless a good son.
From: t-roy
08-Aug-17
Bittersweet moment I'll bet. Good to be able to do that for your mom as well as being able to share it with the others in your group.
From: DL
08-Aug-17
Can't think of a better way to be remembered.
From: Jaquomo
09-Aug-17
Dan, looks like she was blessed in life and will be remembered and honored well beyond her passing.
From: yooper89
09-Aug-17
God bless you. I can only hope my son will do the same for me when it's my time. Your mother will be looking down, appreciating you following through with her last wishes.
From: arlone
09-Aug-17
Sorry for your loss, but thanks for sharing a great post and for carrying out her request.
From: Medicinemann
09-Aug-17
Neat thread.
Dan, how old was your mom?
From: buc i 313
09-Aug-17
God Bless your Mom, and your family.
From: Bigdan
09-Aug-17
Mom was 84 she lived a good life This was her last trip to the cabin in the breaks She went up to POW and cooked for all the guys in Bear camp for years
From: drycreek
09-Aug-17
Good on you Dan. I can think of no better place to rest for an outdoor woman than a place she loved. Bless you and your family for honoring her wishes.
From: pav
09-Aug-17
Sorry for your loss Dan. The final farewell gesture in the Sierras by so many family members serves as testimony that "she lived a good life".
From: BULELK1
09-Aug-17
She had a loving, caring and wonderful family, that is for sure.
God bless your Mom bigdan
Good luck, Robb
From: Habitat for Wildlife
09-Aug-17
What a way to honor her!
From: Mike the Carpenter
09-Aug-17
Sorry for your loss. What a beautiful final resting place.
From: Pigsticker
09-Aug-17
Sorry for your loss, moms are so special. She will live now through the remnant that you call family and friends. Absolutely beautiful family, horses, and final resting place. Very well done.
From: Bill Obeid
09-Aug-17
Backbone of America..... right there.
From: loesshillsarcher
09-Aug-17
So nice to be able to do that for her!!
From: Mad Trapper
09-Aug-17
Sorry for your loss Dan. great way to honor her. I lost my mother this past May. She was 92. Never easy to say goodbye.
From: Charlie Rehor
09-Aug-17
Well done son!
From: Rickm
09-Aug-17
Dan,
That is a beautiful place to rest. It says a lot about mom that so many generations traveled so far to be there for her last wish. Glad you were able to do that for her.
From: BC173
09-Aug-17
Now that's a life, well lived! Godspeed!!
From: T Mac
09-Aug-17
Great tribute to Mom!
From: Franzen
09-Aug-17
My condolences to you and your family. That sure looks like a great resting place and a great way to celebrate the life of your mother.
From: GhostBird
09-Aug-17
God bless you and your family.
From: Brotsky
09-Aug-17
A great way to remember and your mom Dan. She definitely left behind way more than she took with her. A beautiful resting spot and a beautiful family to remember us is all any of us can really ask for in life. God bless.
From: GotBowAz
09-Aug-17
Great tribute you and your family did Dan, sorry for your loss. Im sure there was a lot of fond memories you all shared and what a beautiful place to share it.
From: elkmtngear
09-Aug-17
Amazing tribute, to what sounds like a great Lady! God Bless You and your Family, Dan.
Best Wishes, Jeff
From: Z Barebow
09-Aug-17
Great tribute Dan. It says a lot about her and the heartfelt impact she had on you and the family.
From: ElkNut1
09-Aug-17
Looks like your mom was loved & surrounded by an awesome family Dan! That's a right fine gesture to grant her last wish by the ones that cared for her most! God bless you all!
ElkNut/Paul
From: WV Mountaineer
09-Aug-17
God bless you and your family.
From: Ron Niziolek
09-Aug-17
Well done Dan. Sorry for your loss but the mountains called her back.
From: Trial153
09-Aug-17
Great idea, nice to see everyone come together as family. Well done.
From: Big John
09-Aug-17
Well done Sir, thanks for sharing...
From: IdyllwildArcher
09-Aug-17
Sorry for your loss Bigdan. What a wonderful spot for her and your family to remember her. The southern Sierras are a special place. I can see why she'd want to go back there.
From: Twanger
09-Aug-17
What a wonderful thing to do and a great way of doing it!!
From: TD
09-Aug-17
Sorry for your loss Danny. I never met your mom but heard some great stories. A special resting place for a special lady. Pretty cool.
Lost my mom last year. We knew it was coming but it's never easy. Can only believe we all get reunited at some point. Take care, God bless.....
From: Bullhound
09-Aug-17
God did bless your Mom and your family sir!
From: JL
09-Aug-17
Sorry for your loss. That is an excellent tribute to your mom. Thanks for sharing.
From: Beav
09-Aug-17
Thanks for sharing this Dan!
From: Al Dente Laptop
09-Aug-17
May God rest her soul. She had a green thumb too. Her tomato plants are enormous.
From: Buffalo1
09-Aug-17
Great tribute to a loved one. I know your family has many great memories of her.
God bless your family.
From: 4FINGER
10-Aug-17
My Condolences on You and Your Families Loss Dan...I'm Sure Your Mother is Proud of You All...4finger
From: Hawkeye
10-Aug-17
God bless her and what a great tribute.
From: Dennis Razza
10-Aug-17
Sorry for your loss Dan. Looks like you are blessed with a wonderful family.
From: Chris S
10-Aug-17
Wonderful tribute
From: Scar Finga
10-Aug-17
So very sorry for your loss, what a wonderful tribute!
God Bless,
Scar.
From: Bowfreak
10-Aug-17
Thanks for sharing this Dan. I am sorry for your loss but its obvious your mother was an amazing woman. I agree with Bill Obeid....backbone of America.
From: OFFHNTN
10-Aug-17
This is awesome Dan! Such a beautiful and emotional tribute to her!
From: lunatic
10-Aug-17
May He bless your mom, you and all your family.
From: lewis
10-Aug-17
Just showed this to Diann our thoughts as always go out to you good looking tomatoes too by the way Lewis
From: Grunt-N-Gobble
10-Aug-17
Sorry to hear of your mom's passing.
From: Heat
10-Aug-17
Beautiful way to honor your Mom Dan! God Bless!
Nick
From: goelk
10-Aug-17
Beautiful way to honor your Mom Dan! God Bless!
From: Tracker
10-Aug-17
My wish is for my facility to do the same when its my time. I'm sure she is happy looking down on you.
