Take it Easy Bobby

Dear Bobby, 

We took you to Alaska one last time. We tried to see what you saw in Alaska; the beauty, the wilderness, the raw majesty. We came closer to understanding what drew you here. We were both blessed and honored to walk where you walked. We took you to several places - places you knew - in and around Skagway and Dyea to spread your ashes. 

 

We went to Lower Dewey Lake and hiked all the way around it. We found a lovely spot on a cliff overlooking the lake in the shadows of massive, 5200' peaks, underneath swaying pine trees. Lisa read a prayer. Grant cried. It was a good day to say good-bye. 

We met with Brittney and Andrew and hiked down to Smuggler's Cove. The wind blew hard that day but the blue skies revealed themselves for a brief moment while your sister Linda read a prayer. You are down near the water, out on the rocks, looking over the cove and up at the mountains and glaciers looking south. This was my favorite spot. I know Brittney and Andrew loved being part of the family for the moment. 

 

 

Finally, we went out to Dyea. We followed part of the road in the old town, down to where the Taiya River empties into the Taiya Inlet. We saw eagles in flight and watched the salmon spending the last moments of their lives swimming upstream. We released you downstream. Linda read another prayer.

 

 

 

 

You will now be a part of these places.

Forever. 

We know you would be so happy. Rest easy buddy.