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A Father's Day Eulogy
June 21, 2009
A few years back, a friend mentioned to me to reach out to others on a particular father's day because they may have some regrets about their relationship with their father or their father may be gone. Wow, that never even occurred to me!
Now that my father is gone, I can certainly empathize a little better.
Here is the Eulogy that my brother, Bob, gave at my father's service in 2000, and I found in my email this morning.
What a great father's day gift. Thanks Bob!
(This is my favorite pic of my parents as they chaperoned at my junior prom!)
Nick and Melissa Going to the Senior Reception
June 3, 2009
Tim's Graduation from UMass Amherst
May 23, 2009
The last time I was in Alumni Stadium was a few years back to see the spring concert with the Dead, Alman Brothers and Bonnie Rait. This was almost as much fun. Congratulations Timmy!!
Trip to the Clark Art Institute and a Visit to See John and Agnes Martin: May 9, 2009
One one of our first dates, a few years ago, Kathleen and I took a trip to the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, Mass. We decided to revisit this first date and to drop in on my aunt and uncle. If you've never been to the Clark, it's a must see. In addition to the collection of 35-ish Renoirs, there's lots of things to see.
Kathleen's Trip to Florida: Spring 2009
Mom's Gravestone Inscription
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First Performance From Still River: Feb 21, 2009
This is the first song of the first performance by a featured artist at the Still River House Concert Series in Bolton, MA. Here's Pete Kennedy performing "You Can't Catch Me" written by Chuck Berry. Not caught on video but really amazing: Pete playing Rhapsody in Blue and Beethoven's 5th Symphony on a ukulele. Wow!
For more information on the concert series or Pete Kennedy and his new release, Guitarslinger:
Still River
Concerts
Pete Kennedy's Home Page
Joe Haggerty's 90th Surprise Birthday Party
Here's a video from Joe's surprise birthday party this past fall at Joe's place in Marlborough, MA. Joe is an amazing guy and as you can see, greatly loved and admired by all. (Video taken by: Kathleen.)
Al's Movie ListHere's a movie list that I put together when there was some 'down time' over the holidays. I was trying to start a list of movies that I really love and some that I'd like to see. |
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In Memory of Dale McGee 1955 - 2006 |
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Trip to Arlington, VAThis is a pictorial diary of a trip that Sam and I made to Arlington National Cemetery for Mom's Funeral Service on December 28, 2007 It was quite an eventful time with our car catching fire only an hour into the trip and catching up with many of our family and friends in the DC area. |
Mom's Memorial Service Video
Here's a video that my brothers Mike and Bob put together to play at my mother's memorial service. 'Rock Star' production guys!
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The Odyssey of aNavy FamilyThis is an article for "All Hands" Magazine, April 1972. It is written about the 4 year trip that the Morels made around the world and is written by my father, Commander Albert A. Morel, Jr. 4 years and 35 thousand miles later... |
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Joan Marie(Kaloustian) MorelOctober 1, 1932 - September 29, 2007. The Memorial Service and Celebration of Life was Sunday, October 7 at Grace Hudson. Take a look at the program for the service. Here's a version of the handout that had the lyrics, readings, and a letter from Maggie. (Both of these are in PDF format.) |
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CDR Albert A. Morel, Jr.Here's a poster that my brother Bob and I prepared for the Veteran's Day display at Hudson High School. It's a PDF file that is a synopsis of Dad's military and public service career. He was a naval officer at 19, participated in the occupation of Japan after WWII, was involved in the blockade of Cuba during the missile crisis, was the executive officer of one of the world's largest and busiest naval bases in Subic Bay, Philippines and served tirelessly in various capacities in his home town, Hudson, MA after his retirement from the navy.
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And, just for fun...
When I was taking courses at Clark University for graphic in web design, I was playing around with the Yankee logo and Flash. If you know Flash, this is pretty hack, but I had fun.
