• Thursday-What'sUP June 30 - 08:37 pm

Time sure seems to zip right on by us, so it's nice to pause at the end of each month and remember family and friends that have gone on before us. Today we hold the following people close to our hearts:

Beautiful sunset indeed!

Gorgeous!! Happily, I only recognize one of those names, and only because he's a friend's uncle.

Remembering Laurel Zechlinski who passed away 2 years ago this month on the 10th. We still think about her so often. She was a breath of fresh air, always with stories to tell that made us laugh. I'm sure she's up there making everybody crack up the way she did us.

Please remember the servicemen and womem who have made the ultimate sacrifice this month.Robert Lee Voakes Jr.21 of Baraga.Peter J Clore 23,Anthony M Nunn 19,Martin R Apolinar 28,AAron J blasjo 25,Richard C Emmons 3ed 22,Jeffery C.S.Sherer 29,Paul W Zanowick 2ed 23,Christopher R Bell 21,Devin A Snyder 20,Kenneth R White 35,Bradley J Gaudet 31,Joseph M Garrison 27,William J Woitowicz 23,Matthew J England 22,Matthew T Richard 21,Emilo J campo Jr.20,Michael B Cook Jr.27,Christopher B fishbeck 24,Robert P Hartwick 20,Michael C Oliveri 26,Nicholas S O'Brien 21,Joshua B McDaniels 21,Michael W Newton 30,Jason D Hill 20,Sean M O'Connor,Mark A Bradley 25,Ryan J Larson 19,Eric D Soufrine 20,Jeremy A Katzenberger 26,Nicholas P Bellard 26,Glenn M Sewell 23,Marcos A Cintron 32,Scott D Smith 36,Alvin A Boatwright 33,Edward F Dixon 3ed 37,Alan L Snyder 28,Tyler R Kreinz 221,Brian J Backus 21,Josue Ibarra 21,Gustavo A RioOrdonez 25,James W Harvey 2nd 23,Levi E Nuncio 24,Joshua L jetton 21,Jared C Verbeek 22,Gurprett Singh 21,Nicholas C.D.Hensley 28,Daniel L Douville 33,Ralph E Pate Jr. 29,Marlon E Myrie 25,Michael C Nolen 22,Dimitri A Delcastillo 24,Nigel D Kelly 26,Kevin J Hilaman 28,Russell J Proctor 25,Dylan J Johnson 20,Matthew R Gallager 22,Donald V Stacy 23,Mark R Goyet 22,John F Farias 20.Killed 6103,Wounded 44436

It's like every single life is being played out inside its own tiny, little bubble. Floating effortlessly in the wind, alongside billions and billions of other bubbles.

Yet interestingly enough, while it's quite easy to peer inside other bubbles and notice what is or is not happening there, what they do and do not have, comparing to the point of envy or gloating, it's equally easy to notice, though so few do, that all of the bubbles are floating home, where everyone is equally worthy, important, and celebrated.
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Celebrate your loved ones. You know the WELCOME HOME party on the other side sure is. Cry and grieve and miss our loved ones....but then, please smile and say Thank You, when you think of the wonderful stuff happening on the other side.

God's Blessings.

And this picture is fabulous!

Thank you, Walter, for reminding us each month of the continuing sacrifice of our service men & women. Arguments in Washington about the economy, debt ceilings, politics, etc. get all of the headlines.

Please take a moment to this Independence Day to thank our active and veteran military for their service to this country.

Awesome sunset indeed; what a way to close out the month!!

I hadn't realised that Roger Martti had passed away. He was one of my fishing pals from Hubbell that was always good for a few laughs when the fish weren't cooperating. I'm sure he will be missed....

Remembering my friend Shane Reifert who died in Afghanistan. Spent many reenactments around the fire.

What a beautiful sunset shot. We just got home from our
week long Keweenaw road trip--the first time taking our 8
month old sheepdog puppies on the road. Unfortunately,
we had 3 solid days of rain and didn't get a beautiful sunset
until our last evening, but it was worth the wait. The sun
rising or setting on the big lake makes my heart happy.
Luckily the puppies loved traveling and exploring the lake,
so we're already planning our next trip.

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, our good buddy Nitz Kumpula, our nephew "the Chief" Churchill, our niece Bailey Hartmann, our brother in law and friend Wayne Hartmann, our dear sweet baby girl Annie Kuusisto and our sister and best friend Flo Hartmann. You are always in our hearts and we love and miss you all so much.

Remembering my Aunts, Sylvia Lammie and Carol Sarver, who passed away this month, and many happy memories of them.

Can I say, Beautiful picture!

MarilynnB - did I run across you in the Gas Lite one day last week? I was sorry I didn't ask what kind of puppies. I thought about you for the rest of the week. I'm glad you got at least one good day out of it.

I believe you just did, UC. J

Please remember Kenneth L. Knighton, resident of Calumet who passed away on June 24. He loved many people of the Keweenaw and enjoyed the wildlife here.

In loving memory of my Father-in law, Allen R. Cogan who passed away 6/13/2010,also my sister-in-law Debbie Cogan, who passed away 6/19/2008. My Father-in-law was a B-29 pilot during W.W.II, He got to go and see the memorial in Washimgton D.C. a few years ago. also my cousin Debbie Kowalski 5/15/1953-5/17/1971, much to young. "Speak their name,and they will not be forgotten"

Remembering my nephew and "Best Buddy", John Lehto. RIP brother...

On Sunday June 29, 1975 my heart was ripped open when our 16 year old son ended his lift. Never take for granted your loved ones especially your kids! Not looking for sympathy ... just reminding us to love the best you can each day. You never know. Peace to those who have had a recent loss. Whether a family member or friend or neighbor. One gets a little taste of heaven each sunrise or sunset we see on Pasty. Thank you every one.

Sorry...correction..."his life" not lift

My Cousin, Ken Knighton who passed away last Friday.

Brian Kim Snow, who died 6-25-2011 from pancreatic cancer. RIP Kim.

Today I mourn for a grandchild, my first, that I never had the joy to know. My daughter and son in law were 3 weeks into pregnancy only to have their baby leave to be with our Lord.

I remember my Aunt Eleanor Kehoe who
died June 1979, far too young and leaving
behind two kids and her husband Matt. I
always remember her fondly.

Remembering Rick's Uncle Bob LeVeque 81, from Ontonagaon who passed away earlier than we thought he would. He had just had a stroke a couple of months agowhich left him unable to speak. Then he had a cancerous tumor removed from his brain. The Lord called him home last week when he had a sudden heart attack. We feel blessed that he didn't have to suffer any longer & is resting in peace now. He was such a kind, gentle man who had many friends wo loved him.

Kay and Janie....God's Blessings...may he wrap you in his huge loving healing embrace.

Janie T., that is so hard to accept, the same thing happened to my husband and me way back in 1957. (maybe 'they' are playing together in heaven now) I'm also remembering my dear, wonderful husband, Frank, who went to be with the Lord on May 7th, 2011. Our home is so empty without him? God bless all of you who are in grief.

I see from the obit in the Daily Mining Gazette that Paul Hainault had a son named Anthony. If he happens to read here, I hope he will email me, on the off-chance that he is the Tony Hainault I met in 1971. :)

In memory of my Aunt, Mary Way, whose birthday is today.