Mourners watched a beautiful slide how of photos of cherished memories while Jack's music played in the background. On Friday, we had a prayer service which included a time of open sharing and a touching tribute/eulogy by Grandaughter Katie at our Prayer Service, the reading of a letter of commendation by the Irish Ambassador for Jack's major musical contributions.
I presided at the Wake and Funeral Services. Jack's granddaughter, Katie, delivered a touching eulogy at both services about the magic of growing up with Grandpa and his stories of Ireland. The legacy of his mystical, humorous tales of banshees, fairies and real people that occured a long, long time ago will live on in the hearts of Katie and Danny and all of us for years to come.
At the funeral on Saturday, family members and friends carried up symbols from Jack's life including trumpet, wrench, a cottage music box, photos. The funeral service included beautiful readings from scripure, prayers, and recordings of Jack playing on trumpet and sax some of his favorite spirituals: "How Great Thou Art," "Amazing Grace," "Peace if flowing like a River", and "When the Saints go Marching in".
We are grateful for all the prayers and message of sympathy that our family received from all over the United States, Latin America, Ireland and Australia.
Such a dear, dear man! Would it be possible to print Katie's eloquent eulogy for her grandfather?
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