The Crest News for friends of Miller Funeral Home and the Care Group and Crematory Once a month I get to be a part of a movement that inspires and fascinates me – Honor Flight. As you may already know, Miller Funeral Home organizes a free hamburger and brat feed at the VFW every third Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Tim Bachman finds some folks willing to donate the food and the rest of us cook for anyone who comes. All the proceeds go to Honor Flight. We don’t set any amount for giving so the donations vary from dollar bills to 20s and 50s (last time we even got a check for $1,000!). More important than that is the honor and respect given to veterans by those who attend. “Thank you for your service” I hear over and over to those whose served in WWII or Korea or Viet Nam. Now that I have a son who served in Iraq, I have yet another perspective ... oh, the days I spent worrying and praying for Cole while he was on active duty with his Marine unit. How proud I am of him, and how aware I have become of his sacrifice: the sleepless nights he still has and the measured anguish his still carries as he adapts to civilian life. So the American flag means more to me now; I see a kid in uniform and I want to shake his hand and ask him how he’s doing. When I hear news of a military funeral my mouth still goes dry and I think of another Dad who could have easily been me. This Memorial Day weekend, I’ll lay a wreath at my dad’s grave. I’ll join thousands of you, remembering those who we loved and honoring those who have served. And I will be more appreciative of the gift, because I understand more about what it cost. Have a great Memorial Day and a safe summer! Blessings, Tim Wingen A Time to Remember May 2010
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The
CrestNews for friends of Miller Funeral Home and the Care Group
and Crematory
Once a month I get to be a part of a movement that
inspires and fascinates me – Honor Flight.
As you may already know, Miller Funeral Home
organizes a free hamburger and
brat feed at the VFW every third
Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Tim
Bachman finds some folks willing
to donate the food and the rest of
us cook for anyone who comes.
All the proceeds go to Honor
Flight.
We don’t set any amount for
giving so the donations vary from
dollar bills to 20s and 50s (last
time we even got a check for
$1,000!). More important than
that is the honor and respect given
to veterans by those who attend.
“Thank you for your service” I
hear over and over to those whose served in WWII or
Korea or Viet Nam.
Now that I have a son who served in Iraq, I have yet
another perspective ... oh, the days I spent worrying and
praying for Cole while he was on active duty with his
Marine unit. How proud I am of him, and how aware I
have become of his sacrifice: the sleepless nights he
still has and the measured anguish his still carries as he
adapts to civilian life.
So the American flag means more to
me now; I see a kid in uniform and I
want to shake his hand and ask him
how he’s doing. When I hear news of
a military funeral my mouth still
goes dry and I think of another Dad
who could have easily been me.
This Memorial Day weekend, I’ll lay
a wreath at my dad’s grave. I’ll join
thousands of you, remembering
those who we loved and honoring
those who have served. And I will
be more appreciative of the gift,
because I understand more about
what it cost.
Have a great Memorial Day and a safe
summer!
Blessings,
Tim Wingen
A Time to Remember
May 2010
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Helping Your Family
Epitaph QuizBelow are several epitaphs- can you match who they belong to?
WISDOMImportant things we’ve read onpeople’s refrigerators:
He who laughs last, thinks slowest
Depression is merely anger without
enthusiasm
The early bird may get the worm, but
the second mouse gets the cheese
A clear conscience is usually the sign
of a bad memory
Hard work pays off in the future.
Laziness pays off now
Eagles may soar, but weasels don’t
get sucked into jet engines
Light travels faster than sound.
That’s why some people appear
bright until you hear them speak
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Cremation SeminarAbout 30% of Americans are interested in cremation.This seminar at Hills of Rest will show you some of
the many, many options, prices and services available.“Very informative! You answered all my
questions.” –B. C., Sioux FallsWhen: Saturday, May 8, 9 a.m.
Where: Wildwood Chapel, Hills of Rest Memorial Park
Top 7 Mistakes People WillMake – and How to Avoid Them
The day after a loved one dies is a difficult time tomake decisions. Requests from families have
prompted us to offer this 45-minute seminar withpractical advice to know today. Based on surveys from
100s of families, this seminar gives you the biggestmistakes grief-stricken families make and how to
avoid them.When: Thursday, May 13, 10 a.m.
Where: Center for Active Generations
Veterans’ SeminarAny veteran and his or her spouse need to attend this.
VA and other veteran benefits experts will tell youwhat benefits you are entitled to and how to apply for
them. When: May 18, 10 a.m.
Where: VFW
Honor Flight Hamburger FeedWe have helped raise thousands of dollars for this wayto honor our veterans by flying them to see the WWIImemorial in Washington, D.C. Come hungry because
it’s free – bring a checkbook so you can help!Where: VFW
When: Wednesdays, May 19, June 16, July 21, & Aug. 18, 5-7 p.m.
Need A Speaker?Jeff Gould speaks to service clubs, church
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“Thank you for presenting ‘Death of a President.’ We enjoyed it very much and would like to have a
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“The genealogy members surely enjoyed anotherinformative evening. You are truly one of our favoritepresenters, because you give us so much information
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Coming Events...
On the third Wednesday of each month, Miller Funeral Home
organizes and promotes a free Hamburger and Brat feed at the
VFW. Tim Bachman is the chief organizer.
“It gets bigger each month. People are inviting their friends and
entire families are coming out to support the veterans,”
Bachman said.
One-hundred percent of all money collected go to fly veterans
to see the WWII Memorial. If you would like more information
on registering for the Flight or sponsoring a meal, call 336-
2640 and ask for Tim.
Honor Flight Takes Off
If you would like a list of topics or more information, please call 336-2637.
The cookout on March 24 raised $2,500 forHonor Flight. The next cookout dates are
Wednesdays, April 21, May 19, and June 16.
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The new business owner called the florist shop – and he was
irate!
“I ordered flowers for my grand opening and you send me a
bouquet that says Rest in Peace?”
The florist tried everything in his power to calm the man down.
Finally he said, “It could be worse – somewhere there’s a
beautiful bouquet of flowers at a funeral that says
Congratulations on Your New Location!”
Rest in Peace
4 Things You Can’t Recover• The stone after the throw.
• The occasion after i t ’s missed.
• The word after i t is said.
• The t ime after i t is gone.
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