As I have noted here on other occasions, one of the ministries that we Franciscan Friars have is to support families during their interment at Quantico National Cemetery. We often have several interments each week and in the course of the ministry we have met many amazing and wonderful families.  Today was no exception.

The wife passed away at the age of 93, survived by her husband – they were married for 68 years. Their family started with four daughters and now includes 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren (…with more on the way). The entire family came together for a joyful celebration of a life well live, a person well-loved.

Just one of the many stories from Quantico National