There really are no words to describe the feelings and events of today. Suffice it to say that the funeral was beautiful, all five of Jeff and Tammy's children gave wonderful talks about the Plan of Salvation and shared some great memories about their dad. The Holy Spirit was present and comforting the entire day, but I felt it especially during the funeral. I was so grateful to have support from my own family who drove a considerable distance to help watch the kids and just be present. After the funeral, we drove in a procession to a National Cemetery outside of Dallas where Jeff was buried. It's a beautiful site and it was touching to see that the Marine performing the flag ceremony was exactly the same rank that Jeff was (Sergeant). The Relief Society in Tammy's Ward provided a delicious luncheon back in Prosper for the family after the funeral. It has been wonderful to see all the extended family (and Ward family) pull together to support each other and especially Tammy now.
Funeral program cover
Ward and family members waiting for the casket to be loaded and procession to begin
Jeff's siblings: Judy, Mike and Debbie
I rode with David in the next-to-last car
The procession was escorted by DFW motorcycle police. They took great care of us and made sure nobody was left behind during the 45 minute drive.
Madison, Taylor, Ashley, Uncle John, Sereen, Preston. Waiting our turn for the military honors ceremony.
Nate
Angie and Andrew
Pallbearers: David, Mitchell, Colton, Jared, Uncle Mike, Austin
Jeff would really appreciate how precise and orderly everything is. Just beautiful.
The Luncheon Spread - so delicious!
The lovely ladies from the ward - thank you so much!
Uncle Bill and Meg
Aunt Kathy and Baby Lizzie
Sis Boyd, Loni, Lanae, Sereen
Garrett, Jamie, Kimmy, Isaac, Derek, Logan
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