Spring has finally arrived or so it seems here in the Keweenaw. Just in time to usher the month of April out with our long standing tradition of pausing to remember those that have left us too soon. Today we hold in memory…

In memory of my fawn brindle boxer dog Dottie, who died April 16
at 10 years of age. Sadly missed, my little girl, but mommy and I
will see you again at the Rainbow Bridge. Run and play now.

Remembering our friend's Mom, Lois Ruth Sarasin of
Negaunee. She was quite a lady!

Photo of Eagle River sunset reminds me how I was
always impressed that my Dad's slide photos
(starting in the 50's) always showed fire flames
so vividly...

Thinking of my Mom, Adeline Leinonen that passed away 20 years ago on April 19, 1998. We miss her dearly and always will.

Beautiful pictures today. I am saddened to see
that Arbutus Bleise passed away. She had two of
my sons in her Head Start class and she was such a
wonderfully kind person. I got to know her
outside of classes and I truly liked her.

Thomas, I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. I
always feel awful when I hear that somebody's
beloved pet passed on. But we will see all of our
beloved pets at the rainbow bridge some day.

Today is the 5 year mark of the passing of my beautiful wife, Kellie. I was able to share the Keweenaw with her a few wonderful times before she left us.

Thomas, I too am sorry to hear about Dottie, very hard to lose a family member!! I hope when you're ready you get another dog!!

Remembering our parents Norman and Helen Pooley, Ed and Sophie Kuusisto, Aunt Lyle Pooley, our sister in law and dear friend Phyllis Kuusisto, Karen Kuusisto, Janet Trasti, Selma Kuusisto, Auntie Eva Lahti, our good buddy Nitz Kumpula, our nephews “The Chief” Churchill and Charlie Churchill, our sweet niece Rosie Churchill, Our niece Bailey Hartmann, our brother in law and friend Wayne Hartmann our sister and best friend Flo Hartmann and our dear sweet baby girls Annie and Molly Kuusisto. We love and miss you all so much.