Processional

Last week there was a terrible house fire about a quarter of a mile from our house. We heard siren after siren that night and since the boys were already in bed, we followed the story on the news. Unfortunately, a young Shawnee fireman lost his life trying to rescue the homeowners, who turned out not to even be home. :(

They held his funeral this week and had a processional of rescue vehicles all of the way from the Shawnee fire station to our church for the service. There were over 100 vehicles from all over the metro area. People lined the streets waving flags. It was very touching and sad.

This firetruck is carrying his casket wrapped in an American flag.

They kept coming and coming and coming....for over a half an hour.

We met up with our neighbors to watch the processional. Maverick had a great time hanging out on a blanket with Grace (born 1 day after him).

Until he got a little frisky and starting pulling up her skirt!

....and then she clocked him!