R.I.P Gioacchino (Jack) Giampapa

[Ratman]

The next day was mostly downtime. We got together for a last night dinner out which was wonderful.

Card that were sent were placed in a 'Manly Salmon' bag to give to Gioa, I explained the meaning to her and she told me she always argued with Jack that his shirt was indeed PINK!

Here is the card from the REO family.

 

[Ratman]

The Service pavilion at Ft. Logan National Cemetery


The Black Powder can holds Jack's remains. Couldn't be more fitting.

 

[Ratman]

 

[sashwa]

Well hurry up, Rob.

 

[Ratman]

Jack's daughter Gioa, her husband and their children. Everyone was very gracious and accepting of us being there. That meant a lot to be included with the family and close friends.

The reception room after the service. Around 75 in attendance.

Our little group sharing a final tale and toast to Jack. the entire room toasted this great man and more than one tear was shed but for every tear was a laugh as he would of wanted us to remember the laughter more than shed the tears.


A 700 mile drive back home and exhaustion sets in. The 'dawgs' were very glad to see us again!

 

[Sterno]

thanks for the pics

 

[nerak]

Jack's daughter Gioa, her husband and their children. Everyone was very gracious and accepting of us being there. That meant a lot to be included with the family and close friends.

Our little group sharing a final tale and toast to Jack. the entire room toasted this great man and more than one tear was shed but for every tear was a laugh as he would of wanted us to remember the laughter more than shed the tears.
A 700 mile drive back home and exhaustion sets in. The 'dawgs' were very glad to see us again!

Thank you so very much for these pictures! Your little group reached out for all of us.

Loved the card! It was fitting and well composed.

Next best thing to being there............to pay our last respects.

 

[oldbroad]

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I've got NO PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

 

[FeistyAlice]

Great pics Rob. I'm uploading to PB now and will post in a little bit. Thanks so much. Before leaving Bert's to take me to airport...... three geeks..... and we couldn't manage to get my pics/videos from my phone to his external HD without using Bluetooth (BT is soooooooo sloooooooooow especially videos.

We'll get more photos from Bert and Pietro.

Bert and his lovely wife B took us in with big hearts and fully open arms. We were truely a big comfortable family; laid back and so comfortable.

The food, no matter from where, was near orgasmic and 5 star restaurant dining out at such low prices I was shocked. Hotel free breakfast best I've ever had.

Kissies and hugs, Feisty Alice

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[oldbroad]

Wahhh!! I got no pics, I got no burl, I got no man..........WOE is me

 

[tmcase]

Great pics. Thanks for sharing them.

 

[Ratman]

Uh-oh Kay's browser is acting up again. here is a link to the photo album on Photobucket although it will not be in order as posted here.
http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/Ratman2356/library/Denver - Jacks Memorial Trip?sort=3&page=1

 

[FeistyAlice]

At the memorial service Jack's best friend had us laughing and crying with Jack stories. One was a very abreviated version of "frozen horse and attempted burial at family holiday dinner" Reunion Folks.

Feisty Alice

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[oldbroad]

that didn't work either....

f...it...I'm going to bed...tomorrow's another day...

 

[Ratman]

We all took pictures along the way. I am sure the others will add more and better ones. Once everyone has had a chance to do so, I will send a link to this thread to Gioa as I think she would appreciate and can share it with anyone else in the family who might want to see it.

 

[debzcf]

At the memorial service Jack's best friend had us laughing and crying with Jack stories. One was a very abreviated version of "frozen horse and attempted burial at family holiday dinner" Reunion Folks.

Feisty Alice

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Wish I had known Jack -- sounds like a life well lived.

 

[beckyblue]

Just one more picture of one of Jack's dearly beloved breed that makes me think of how much he'll be forever missed by his REOfamily -

I'm so glad his RW family knows how we all feel. I just cannot thank those from REOville who went to honor and celebrate him out of personal friendship, but also on all of our behalves, enough!

 

[inkdog]

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Starlyte2]

So sorry for your loss. But a happy way to leave this world, as we all must, one day or another, even though he was so young.
My sincere consolations to you and all his family and friends.

 

[ltrainer]

Thank you for the photos and representing the reo folks at the service.