Blessing of the Fleet

Well, its clear I did not do a very good job taking pictures of the special event that took place a few months ago in Bellingham. These are the only 2 I have on my camera. But don't you worry Harvie family, you know I've got it ALL on video.  I had to push the crowd out of the way but I did it.  Should probably join the Paparazzi.  I was pretty good at clearing the way.

This year, for the first time in many, friends and family members of fallen fisherman came to honor them at the Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony.  A Catholic Priest encouraged the crowd to honor their memory as he read, one by one, all of the names of those who lost their lives at sea.  A member of each family and/or friend placed a flower on a wreath that was later released at sea.  The Priest blessed the fisherman heading out on their journeys as well as those men who lost their lives.

Papa Roderick,

We have never met but we sure do love you.  We enjoy hearing stories about you and know you are with us, even way up in heaven.  We will continue to honor you, talk about you and love you.  Watch over us Papa Roderick and send Grandma Helen our love too.  We miss you both.

Lots of Love,
Your name sake Roderick and Sissy Mckenna
XOXO

PS- I think my mom has officially lost it Papa Roderick.  She tried to surprise my dad on Father's Day with a picture of 3 generations.  She tried to take this adorable picture of you, daddy and Uncle Mike.

And make this picture (sorry Uncle Mike- nothing personal) 

As you can see, it did not turn out too well.  It was kind of creepy actually.  Mommy settled on a famed picture of just you and our dad.  It hangs in our bonus room next to a picture of your fishing boat "Vaya Con Dios." It was that thought that counts mom.  It was the thought that counts.