Belated Gratitude and a New Headstone

Yesterday, Mom's headstone was placed on her grave.

It is beautiful but has such a permanence about it that I wasn't ready for the emotional reaction it would evoke. 

Something about seeing your mom's name etched in brass on a permanent grave marker is difficult to see.  Mom picked it out 4 years ago and we had no idea what she had done.  I love the two figures holding hands in this last picture. 

                                                                   

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Now for the belated "thank yous"....
The day of the funeral, we were so fortunate to have a police escort for Mom's entourage.  Some of my nephew's buddies from the police force came in on their time off to provide us with that escort.  They did it because they wanted to, not because they had to.  There are truly so many good people in this world!

The City's Finest!

Here is a copy of the thank you card I sent to each of them.

Dear Officers,
We wish to extend our gratitude for providing Gayle Osborn such a wonderful escort to her final resting place.  If you had known her, you would know how deserving she was of such a privilege.  She was one who always stopped her own life to help another.  So it was a fitting tribute to have others stop their lives briefly for her as she was transported by.
Thank you for the gift of your time and expertise.  Your kindness will not be forgotten.
Sincerely,
The entire family of Gayle Osborn