Losing Memories to Alzheimer's ~

Dedicated to ~ Evelyn Jane Webb nee Gavin

1930 Apr 25 ~ 2016 Dec 02

“I’ve been thinking a lot about memory, how much it defines

us. How much of our character is built from it . . . our personalities, our

loyalties, our souls, their response to what came before. We’re the sum total

of the connections we’ve made, and the people we’ve lost. Memories are the

building blocks of our identity, without them, who we are would be lost to us.”

Source: General Hospital  (Yes, I watch General Hospital, I have since I was in High School!)

Season 55, Episode 250 < link to watch online

Aired: March 30, 2018 ABC network

Epigraph ~ narrated at beginning of episode . . . dedicated to Alzheimer’s and one losing their memory to this awful disease) . . . also posted on my quotes and poem blog, Ginisology, My Book of Counted Quotes

Narrated by ~ General Hospital character, Sonny Corinthos

(actor: Maurice Benard)

Sentimental Sunday ~ Celebrating Michael's Life ~

Michael J. Webb

1952 ~ 2015

On October the 24th, 2015, yesterday, we celebrated the life of my brother-in-law, Michael. The service was truly a celebration . . . many friends, fellow officers and family came together to honor him . . . I know Michael would be very happy with how it all turned out . . . there were so many that all of us haven't seen in years but it was like yesterday. There were tears, laughter and love through-out and I know that is what he would have wanted. His memory will be kept alive because he is in our hearts always. Rest in Peace dear, Micheal. 

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Photos ~

Composite with badge and Michael,  digitally mastered and gifted by, Terri Kallio 

Michael on his Harley ~ owner of original: his daughter, MK

Michael on his Police Motorcycle ~ owner of original: his daughter, MK

Photos of the service taken by my grandson 

Sentimental Sunday ~ Happy Mother's Day my Beautiful Mom ~

 

I love this photo of mom (1933-2010) and I . . . as I stare at it, I can see and feel the love and closeness that my mom and I shared. She was the most beautiful loving, caring, wise mom and I got to be her daughter . . . how I miss her. Happy Mother's Day Mom . . . I love you! 

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And . . . very special Mother's Day wishes to my "other" mom's. These mom's love me and have been there for me no matter what, thank you . . . love and hugs to you all.  

• Oma ~ Liselotte Haf nee Kaiser  (1913-2010) ~ My dear grandmother ~ I miss her. 
• Hazel ~ Has been a part of my life since I was about four years old
• Marie ~ My ex mother-in-law who has been a part of my life since I was fifteen years old and still a part of my life today. I love hearing the words, "You are my daughter!" 
• Nita ~ Has been a part of my life since I was about seven years old . . . we lived across the street from each other. I received my first bicycle from Nita and Gene . . . she has been a constant force of love for me, she has a very special place in my heart, her daughter Sandy and I have been friends all these years. 
• Evelyn ~ My mother-in-law, has embraced me as her own daughter as well and loves me unconditionally. 

I love you all with all my heart ~ 

 ~ Happy Mother's Day ~ 

Wordless Wednesday ~ Girls Basketball Team ~

 

Evelyn (mother-in-law of yours truly) and her sister, Margaret 'Margie'
(back row, standing, 3rd and 4th from the left).

Girls Basketball Team ~ Denver, Colorado.

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Names listed, on the left, on back of photo in this order ~

Norma Johnson                   

Jean Smith

Beverly Wood

Doris Deasers or Deavers

Georgia Muse

Georgia Brow

Jo Hendrix

Kathleen Stuart

Betty Gilbert 

Names listed to the right on back of photo ~

Margaret Gavin

Evelyn Gavin

 [married to Raymond Webb]

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Photo taken by: D.L. Hopwood ~ Commercial Photography
                         1515 Tremont Place
                         Denver, Colorado

Source: Photo given to Gini Webb by Evelyn Webb nee Gavin ~    

We Remember ~

~ In Remembrance of September 11, 2001 ~

Never to be forgotten . . . always in our hearts. 

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The special commemorative shield designed for San Diego County First Responders Firefighters, Police Officers, and Port of Authority, in the photo above, is being worn over my husbands heart on his Police uniform for the month of September, remembering each day what our country went through and those we lost and in memory of 9-11. 

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The Commemorative 9-11 Badge

Many other agencies wanted to join in the 9-11 project but the time frame to manufacture the badges was quickly closing. That lead to the realization. Every police and fire agency across America should be afforded the same opportunity. Starting in 2012, we will be asking police and fire agencies across the United States to join in a national project. We want to provide our EMS brethren the same opportunity EMS personnel had in San Diego in 2011. 

The national badge will be designed so it can be used year after year. Each year additional police and fire agencies will sign up for the 9-11 project. Our goal is to eventually have every police and fire/rescue agency in the United States wearing the same optional badge for the month of September.  

We will never forget. 

The Informant

The Official Publication of the San Diego Police Officers Association

September 11 Remembrance Issue  

Volume XXXI,  No. 9                           September 2011

The Crime Files ~ Page 8

Wordless Wednesday ~ The David's ~

Nellie Alice Gavin nee David (1910 ~ 1962) far left, maternal grandmother to my husband. Ollie David,  in the middle and to Nellie's left. Wanetta David to Ollies left, and little Willard David in front of his sisters. Roy David, the tall boy, is behind his sisters.

Wordless Wednesday~ 1913 ~ Immigrant Wall of Honor

Marie Beekman Webb

1895 ~1928

Paternal grandmother to S. Webb, husband to the owner of this blog.