A silent and beautiful sunrise near Crystal Falls is the way we honor some friends who have passed away this month.

I alwasys admire the month end memorial here on the pasty cam. I can't add any friends or family that I have lost this month, but I will say that things just haven't been the same for me since I've lost my parents. Those of you that get a chance to grow old with yours, take advantage of it because it just isn't the same when they are gone.

Let's add Bob Hope

I too admire the month end posting. It is a wonderful way to honor those we love and have lost. Thank you.

Just taking a moment to remember all those dear people who have gone on. Thank you for this opportunity to share their memory and drink in the beauty of the beautiful sunrise..."God's recreation of a new day."

I want to remember the American soldiers who are giving their lives almost daily in Iraq. May they soon be able to come home safely to be with their loved ones.
May God continue to bless this great country of ours, including the Copper Country.

In memory of Robert "Babe" Miller of Lake Linden, who died July 20, 2003. He joins his lifelong friend, huntng buddy and classmate E. Gary Curtin who died July 13, 2001.

In memory of Dominic Vairo and his greatgrandson Anthony Vairo who both passed away, one year ago today. July 31, 2002.

In memory of Ed Hoffman who passed away July 14, 2001.

Thank you Kevin for your sacrifice. In memory of State trooper Kevin Marshall. Your family will be in our prayers.

In memory of Nancy Thiesen, a great friend and a nurse for over 40 years, always serving other selflessly. Her warm smile and tender care is a beautiful memory. Those of us that knew her were lucky indeed.

In memory of Rick "Rocco" Frisk, a true Keweenaw boy.

My big brother John A. Brooks died in July, 1990.
Jackie (nah nah he hated that nickname...just like a bratty kid sister to use it still) much missed. He's with our parents in a much better place.

Is Rocco the same guy who spent a lot of time with "Chief" and "Pudgy" at Malnar's bar in Ahmeek?

Robert Simpson
Susan Simpson
Suzanne Spruytte
Joe Berry
John, "Mr Bud" Vargo

In memory of my dear sweet and gentle uncle, Ed Pesonen, who passed on June 14, 2003.

in memory of my parents Eldred & Lanelda Dulong an my four brothers weldon James, Weldon Gregory,Eldred clarence & paul marvin Dulong an all the service men fighting for us they will all be missed
Therese

In honor and memory of my wife, Elizabeth Anne Moray of 33+ years, who passed on January 26, 2003. She made her final trip to the Copper Country recently and was memorialized on the beach @ 5 Mile Point on what would have been her 61st birthday, July 23, 2003. Attending were most of her eight siblings, son, daughter, three grandchildren, her mother, other relatives, and close friends.
These were some words spoken:
I see a bright thread in the sky above us, a trail of spiritual luminosity crossing the vault of our experience. Before what is now, I saw the trees, the lake, the ground, the basic and physical world of our realities. Now 'tis time for me to look upwards and outwards, to realize and reach for that beyond the simple. I hope to see the mystery of it all, and while not understanding it all, I am moved by it all.There was something very good about my relationship with Liz. Life has moved on, and I have sorrow that she has too.

Good advice, MRM LL MI on enjoying your parents while they are here.

My principal when I first started teaching also gave me another good piece of advice...learn to make all of your family recipes. And write them down. She knew we were Finns and that my mother made some Finnish foods.

Recently my niece wrote to me asking if I had my mother's recipe for Rhubarb pie. I had it, because it was one of the unique recipes my mom made. She made it with a custard filling.

And write them down, because believe it or not, those things you make every day and think you will never forget how to make...you do! And I am talking about the simple, every day meals that you make without even thinking about it. It is the recipe for macaroni and cheese that I can't remember exactly how my mom made it. I just know she baked it in the oven.

I made a recipe file of all the recipes I used when the kids were young and gave it to them for Christmas one year. My son still says that was one of the nicest presents he ever got.

Remembering Dorothy Morin (Auntie Dot). Her pasties,red koolaide and chocolate cupcakes with white icing. The world was a better place with you in it. Without you it's hungrier. Love always. C

July is a bad month... In memory of my mother, my father, my mother in-law, my father in-law, and our dear friend Marlene... All of which passed in this month, but different years.

In loving memory of me Mum, Marjorie Seymour of Marquette, who would have been 80 on July 13th had she not passed in early 1997. I miss her every day and regret that she never had a chance to meet our two beautiful daughters who were born in late '97 and in '01. Their grandmother gazes lovingly lovingly down on them from a picture on the wall, though, and every now and then I see her in their eyes, smile or movements.

BTW, See dem kids at http://users.adelphia.net/~bseymour

When I think of them, how can I not smile?

HK Corn County. I am clueless. Send me an email at mike_rytkonen@efunds.com

I would like to mention a very missed lady I knew when I lived up there.Sandy Reed of L'anse.

Thank you Alice. I painfully miss them in spite of my losing them 4 and 6 years ago respectively. I just felt I would be able to grow old with at least one of them. I feel God called them both too young. But, that's the way it goes. But thanks anyway :D

Arlen Ollanketo..........I never had a chance to meet him, but I bet I would have liked him. We shared a very good friend.

I would like to remember my mom who passed away on July 16th.,1966. Her name was Florida M. Dulong. She was only 66 years old and is missed very much by all of the family. Mary

Jim Pintar was the National Board President for Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly out of Chicago besides having owned and operated Thurner Bakery. The work he did as Pres. touched the lives of so many elderly people, in the Keweenaw, Cincinnati, Chicago, Minneapolis, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, San Francisco, Omaha and not to mention those elderly in the International world of Little Brothers in France, Spain, Mexico, Canada, Germany and Ireland. Jim you will be missed!!! Happy sailing.

I love the UP, and Yoopers are so special 'cause they remember the old times and the old ways. There are no Interstate highways in the UP - I think that matters. God bless y'all during the summer.

LJ, Bay Village Ohio

Larry, Ohio, interstate I75 runs from the sault to St Ignace, then all the way to southern Florida

well, I75 don't run thru da keewanaw and dats all dat matters! Tanks for your appreciation, Larry! We love to live for today, but respect and remember da past!

My Wonderful Mother-ln-Law Lois Mangold-Conte passed away today in Largo,Florida and I want to pay tribute to her life and thank her for giving birth to this wonderful man I have been married to for 26 years. Her passing was quick and now she joins my her husband Franklin. She did not live in the UP but loved hearing about my Finnish heritage and life in the U.P.

Lois,you will be greatly missed by your children,
Sisters,Daughter-in-laws,Son-in-law, Grandchildren, great-grandchildren,nieces,nephews,friends.

Lois and her husband Franklin were long time members of the Royal Oak Elks Lodge.

In Memory of my sister Lois Immonen, who passed away February 28th, 2003. sure miss her alot.

Our friend,Don Thomas of Lac La Belle, will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He passed away on July 8, 2003.

Ronald Wilson Reagan

You will be missed.