A handsome naval officer, he was a good friend and departed on his final voyage on January fifth, 2012.
Nearly ten years ago, my Jim and I asked for an appointment with the retired Captain and his dear wife. We walked over to see them, told them we were to be married and asked the Captain to marry us. He took a few moments, then said “yes.”
He insisted on writing our vows, which I then typed and printed for him. Last time we spoke he remembered me because he wore a nice suit, and that he did.
His wife wrote me an email today and signed it “Mom.” I must say that between the two of them I learned a lot about life, love, and friendship.
Full military honors funeral is in the works and I’ll move heaven and earth to get there for my other parents. Rest in peace, Captain H. We love you dearly, Dee
Cooking with Dee 