Seneacquoteen Cemetery...

Seneacquoteen Cemetery

Out in an area that we all call Vay, there is a sweet little

cemetery. Vay, for those who are not local, is an area

between Priest River and Sagle, just south and outside of 

Sandpoint,  Idaho.

My husband who passed away in 1986 is buried there.

So is the King's mother and father.. in fact they are just

one plot away from each other.  The King's mother and

the King bought the plot for Marvin.  At that time the

cost was $50.  I have no idea what it cost now.  Won't

be finding out either, as I will have my ashes blown to

the wind by the lake and the King will have the woods

to cover with his.   Neither of us are big on cemeteries.

We aren't against them, just we believe more of ashes

to ashes to nature.

Yesterday, the King and I went out and put flowers on

our love ones graves and then attended the Memorial

Services put on by the local veteran's group.  It was

a very nice service.  Last year there was about 8 people

there. This year is the 3rd year and there was a parking

lot, and 3 lines of cars full for it.  Very nice turn out.

As we approached the cemetery, it was pouring rain

out. And then it stopped with just sprinkles while we

planted the flowers.  As the ceremony started it was

a light rain.  I heard someone mention about how they

almost didn't come because of the rain.. I turn and told

them.. You see all these vets here? Well, as far as I know,

when they were fighting for us.. they didn't stop the war

for a day or two while it rained... and started it back up

after the rain has passed. They fought thru rain, snow

and mud... and I figured it was the least that I could do was

show up here to honor those men and women.  I heard

them say...she is right.. and that is when the ceremony

started.. with a trumpet player...with it's soulful sound.

Sometimes we forget what and where our troops are

fighting and in what weather.. Too bad we only remember

on Memorial Day and Veteran's Day.   Even on the 4th of

July, we are so wrapped up in parades, cook outs and etc.

We forget how and when  our country started