Request prayer for friend (UPDATE with post-Script)
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Murray Brook
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Snert you are a good friend and both of you will most certainly meet again when the time is right.
farmerjohn
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Prayers for the both of you and your families, do your duty with confidence, John
snert
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Andrew Wilson Morse (Bud), a long-time resident of Freeville, NY passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at the age of 93. He was born on March 13, 1929 to Flora and Audrea Mosci Morse in Lansing, NY. At the age of 17 he left high school to join the US Army 7th Cavalry Division serving in Osaka Japan. Upon his return he met and married Patricia Ann Fenner and raised a family. He attended and graduated from Cascadilla School. He worked his entire career at New York State Electric and Gas as a welder and chief gas fitter. Bud was a member of the New Testament Church of Peruville in Groton, NY. A devoted husband, father and friend. He enjoyed hunting, camping, traveling and spending time with family. Bud is survived by his children Judith Morse, Kathleen Perkins, Mary Davidson (Joseph) and Sara Gibbons (Christopher). Grand Children Frank Hillard (Brenda), Christopher Perkins, Josephine Holland (Ray), Andrew Lynch, Matthew Lynch, Catherine Davidson, Correy Gibbons (Jessica), Kyle Gibbons (Kiersten). 6 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. Bud is predeceased by his wife, Patricia Morse, sister Mary Stull, and son-in-law Dave Perkins. Calling hours will take place from 2-4pm on Sunday, September 11, funeral immediately following at the Perkins Funeral Home, Main Street, Dryden, NY. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hope Lodge, 132 West 34th Street, New York, NY. Online condolences at www.perkinsfh.com
snert
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Thank you to all who prayed for us.
Oddly, I have to say that this was the most rewarding, memorable weekend we have had in years.
Dozens of people I knew only by first name from stories Bud told became "real, live people" as I met them at calling hours, the funeral and the interment.
The funeral service was well received, as was the graveside service.
As for me, I was pleasantly surprised when the local VFW sent a guard and they performed a flag ceremony with 21 gun salute, taps and presented the flag to a family member. It was so moving that I almost couldn't speak at the graveside. I was able to obtain a 30-06 blank from the ceremony as a remembrance.
I even learned that Bud was present when McArthur's son fell while ice skating in Japan and broke his arm!
Bud was laid to rest in a cemetery that dates back over 190 years in McLean NY.
I hope that this process began some healing for Bud's family.
I am grateful that I reconnected with them and at every turn was blessed to see each of them.
There simply wasn't a bad part of the whole experience, and I can say that honestly, because I am certain of Bud's place with God.
Thank you all.
Snert
Oddly, I have to say that this was the most rewarding, memorable weekend we have had in years.
Dozens of people I knew only by first name from stories Bud told became "real, live people" as I met them at calling hours, the funeral and the interment.
The funeral service was well received, as was the graveside service.
As for me, I was pleasantly surprised when the local VFW sent a guard and they performed a flag ceremony with 21 gun salute, taps and presented the flag to a family member. It was so moving that I almost couldn't speak at the graveside. I was able to obtain a 30-06 blank from the ceremony as a remembrance.
I even learned that Bud was present when McArthur's son fell while ice skating in Japan and broke his arm!
Bud was laid to rest in a cemetery that dates back over 190 years in McLean NY.
I hope that this process began some healing for Bud's family.
I am grateful that I reconnected with them and at every turn was blessed to see each of them.
There simply wasn't a bad part of the whole experience, and I can say that honestly, because I am certain of Bud's place with God.
Thank you all.
Snert
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