Remembering 9/11

I had to go to the hairdressers this morning but watched a little tv coverage of 9/11 first.

 The Obamas were at The Pentagon.

 Joe Biden was in Shanksville PA.   I shed a few tears here; as you know, flight 93 was headed for the Capitol in Washington when the passengers stormed the cockpit and brought the plane down in PA.  

There are just so many stories of courage and heroism surrounding 9/11.  I also get choked up when reminded of the New York firefighters running up the stairs above the 70th floor of the World Trade Centre, knowing they would not come down.

And at the Senior Centre - remembering 9/11 - Kathy and Thixie, two staff members, took cookies that volunteers had made, and distributed them to first responders, where I understand they were gratefully accepted.

But....before I went to the Senior Centre I had my hair coloured, and I am not happy.

It's too dark, too brown, too matte, and it doesn't look right with my old face.    But I'm stuck with it until it grows out.

When I came here I brought with me some pieces of needlework I had done, and thought I might as well sort them out, frame them, and hang them up.    I've got as far as sorting out.

 My eyesight was better when I did these.  There are 22 stitches to the inch.  I am not sure I would tackle that today.

And the Union Flag I did here recently, in wool and canvas.  I thought it would be so easy, but it wasn't the doddle I expected, I made lots of mistakes, and will probably hang it behind a door. I have never made so many mistakes in anything.


And my friend's husband I'd been visiting died yesterday.

Kenneth Edward Davis (1939 - 2012)

                         

Kenneth Davis died Monday, September 10th in Shawnee Oklahoma from lung cancer. Kenneth was born to Jannie and Lawrence Davis on October 3rd, 1939 in Sparks, Oklahoma. He worked all of his life starting on the dairy farm as a child and then after high school he worked as a milk man and in some manufacturing jobs. Later he worked at Tinker as a computer operator and a sheet metal mechanic. After retirement from Tinker, he worked at Walmart for ten years, first in the garden center and later fixing equipment and doing building maintenance there. In 2009 he retired from paid employment. He never quit working though and enjoyed helping neighbors and local organizations at every opportunity. He worked with the Shawnee Twin Lakes Association, AARP, Pottawatomie County Democrats, Sustainable Shawnee, the Shawnee Peace Fellowship and almost anyone who would let him help. He cared! He is survived by his wife Jo Ludwig Davis of the home and four children, Anita Davis King, Kelly Davis Lockwood, James Hunter, and Sydney Hunter Marion. His eight grandchildren are Amanda Lockwood Fisher, Cody Lockwood, Kindra King Coffman, Kaleb Marion, Karissa Marion, Eric Hunter, Diana Hunter, and Kate Hunter. Eight great grandchildren also brought great joy to his life. Two surviving brothers, Odra and Johnny Davis have also gifted him with many nieces and nephews. A host of cousins, friends, and co-workers have also blessed his life. Cremation will be followed by a Country Wake Celebration of his life at his home on Sunday, September 16th at 2 pm. An online memorial book is available at www.KennethDavisMemorial.com . can be sent to the American Cancer Association, online at www.cancer.org/involved/donate/donateonlinenow/index or the Shawnee Peace Fellowship Bicycle Helmet Fund in care of Bicycle Shop, 701 N Beard , Shawnee Oklahoma, 74801.

Published online on September 11, 2012 courtesy of OK Cremation & Mortuary Service, L.L.C. .

There isn't a funeral service as he and Jo are not believers, instead there is a Wake and celebration of his life at their home on Sunday.