It seems hard to believe that, just one week ago, I saw Sandy alive &, then, later that same day, bid him farewell. Linnea posted the following message on FaceBook yesterday:
"Kaelan and Sandy's ashes were released together at the top of a mountain today."
Sandy had a good death, as he'd had a good life. A week ago, Saturday evening, he & his family gathered & he was able to express his love for them & his wishes regarding his passing. He asked for his ashes to be commingled with Kaelan's, such a touching expression of his continuing love for his grandson.
As I've read the posts on this thread, I've gotten to know Sandy even better than I did before his death. I appreciate the insights & stories from earlier in his life that many of you can share. Please continue to share them. Caroline is aware of this thread & will be reading each post, as she is able. I shared some, last night, when she & I had dinner together. She is doing well & deeply appreciates the love that you all have for her & her family. She is considering dates for Sandy's memorial, probably sometime in the fall.

Barbara