Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 30, 2013, 05:59:06 PM
To the meat of this post, Becky and I got a lot done today and have a venue picked out for the memorial service. It will be Saturday @11am at the Stone Church in Yakima. Also the internment will be at noon on Sunday at Medical Lake National Cemetery and that will also be open to the public. Its a long drive up there from Yakima but we looked at all the cemetery's in Yakima and they just didn't seem right. The second we pulled into Medical Lake we just knew, this was Aaron. You could feel him! Everyone is more than welcome to come to both if they wish. His Obituary will run starting tomorrow in the Yakima Herald Republic. Once again thank you to everyone! -Karl
Stone Church
3303 Englewood Ave.
Yakima, Wa 98901
Post by: trophyhunt on April 30, 2013, 06:09:08 PM
Post by: Machias on April 30, 2013, 06:11:33 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 30, 2013, 06:25:56 PM
Post by: Mark Brenckle on April 30, 2013, 06:36:24 PM
I know you have your family and friends there, but I'll be in Tieton for the weekend if you need anything please don't hesitate to ask.
Post by: jackelope on April 30, 2013, 06:55:31 PM
Post by: Huntbear on April 30, 2013, 07:01:01 PM
I would like to start off by saying thank you to every single member who has sent prayers, donations, bid on auctions and all the other wonderful things that have been said and done. When it seems like my whole world has come crashing down I log on and start to read all of this and I am lifted from the ashes and for that I hope one day I have the strength to find the words to properly thank everyone. I have been trying to keep up with thank you pm's but there are so many that I know I am missing a ton and I am truly sorry, it is not intentional.
To the meat of this post, Becky and I got a lot done today and have a venue picked out for the memorial service. It will be Saturday @11am at the Stone Church in Yakima. Also the internment will be at noon at Medical Lake National Cemetery and that will also be open to the public. Its a long drive up there from Yakima but we looked at all the cemetery's in Yakima and they just didn't seem right. The second we pulled into Medical Lake we just knew, this was Aaron. You could feel him! Everyone is more than welcome to come to both if they wish. His Obituary will run starting tomorrow in the Yakima Herald Republic. Once again thank you to everyone! -Karl
Stone Church
3303 Englewood Ave.
Yakima, Wa 98901
I have a quick question on logistics. I know you have a lot of things going on, but wanted to clarify times and dates since there is only an hour gap in services and a long drive as you mentioned. The memorial service is at 11 am on Saturday in Yakima. The internment is at 12 noon on Saturday in Cheney?
Post by: ribka on April 30, 2013, 07:02:45 PM
Wife and I will make the memorial service in Yakima
Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 30, 2013, 07:08:32 PM
Sorry guys. Noon on SUNDAY. I will fix it in the original postI would like to start off by saying thank you to every single member who has sent prayers, donations, bid on auctions and all the other wonderful things that have been said and done. When it seems like my whole world has come crashing down I log on and start to read all of this and I am lifted from the ashes and for that I hope one day I have the strength to find the words to properly thank everyone. I have been trying to keep up with thank you pm's but there are so many that I know I am missing a ton and I am truly sorry, it is not intentional.
To the meat of this post, Becky and I got a lot done today and have a venue picked out for the memorial service. It will be Saturday @11am at the Stone Church in Yakima. Also the internment will be at noon at Medical Lake National Cemetery and that will also be open to the public. Its a long drive up there from Yakima but we looked at all the cemetery's in Yakima and they just didn't seem right. The second we pulled into Medical Lake we just knew, this was Aaron. You could feel him! Everyone is more than welcome to come to both if they wish. His Obituary will run starting tomorrow in the Yakima Herald Republic. Once again thank you to everyone! -Karl
Stone Church
3303 Englewood Ave.
Yakima, Wa 98901
I have a quick question on logistics. I know you have a lot of things going on, but wanted to clarify times and dates since there is only an hour gap in services and a long drive as you mentioned. The memorial service is at 11 am on Saturday in Yakima. The internment is at 12 noon on Saturday in Cheney?
Post by: hrd2fnd on April 30, 2013, 07:41:20 PM
Post by: jackelope on April 30, 2013, 07:53:31 PM
Post by: bankwalker on April 30, 2013, 10:15:59 PM
I always felt blessed to have the help and guidance from someone who truly knew the elk. I'm blessed more so than ever to have that knowledge he left with me. This season I'm going back to colockum and putting that knowledge to work. Hopefully this will be the season I out my first elk on the ground.
Knowing Aaron, hes been a very important figure on this forum, he's been such a great friend to so many. Such a great hunting partner to many aswell. Most importantly and with No doubt a great father and husband.
R.I.P Aaron, but dont rest to much hunting season is just around the corner, and I know this season you will finally bag that bull of your dreams.
Post by: buglebuster on April 30, 2013, 10:25:25 PM
Post by: rtspring on April 30, 2013, 10:26:21 PM
Post by: hrd2fnd on April 30, 2013, 10:38:05 PM
hrd
Post by: Whitpirate on April 30, 2013, 10:53:57 PM
Post by: runamuk on May 01, 2013, 07:53:13 AM
with the generosity of another member providing a place to flop, my wife and I will be attending both events.
hrd
wish it was under different circumstances, but yes I am going as is Huntbear
Post by: Woodchuck on May 01, 2013, 08:12:51 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 01, 2013, 08:33:31 AM
PMan
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on May 01, 2013, 10:30:02 AM
Post by: Russ McDonald on May 01, 2013, 11:36:58 AM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on May 01, 2013, 11:39:55 AM
I will be departing Wenatchee 0800 Saturday for the memorial service, room for 3 more to ride along.PM me if you'd like to ride along.
Post by: bigdave on May 01, 2013, 01:30:03 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 01, 2013, 01:44:46 PM
I regretfully will not be able to attend as I have to work. Please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you and yours.
:yeah:
Duty Weekend, wish I could be there, god speed to all who are traveling.
Again my condolences Karl to your family, and friends of Capt. Aaron Blanchard :salute:
Post by: Huntbear on May 02, 2013, 05:39:53 PM
with the generosity of another member providing a place to flop, my wife and I will be attending both events.
hrd
wish it was under different circumstances, but yes I am going as is Huntbear
Yes, we will be at the Service in Yakima, and will be driving to Cheney as well.
Post by: coachcw on May 02, 2013, 07:51:23 PM
Post by: Bob33 on May 02, 2013, 08:04:35 PM
I, like many others did not personally know Aaron, but his death has touched me directly and indirectly through the gracious acts of members on here.
God bless his family, and friends.
Post by: sled on May 02, 2013, 08:04:58 PM
Post by: demontang on May 02, 2013, 09:37:10 PM
Post by: Elkaholic daWg on May 03, 2013, 08:07:07 AM
Sometimes a tragic and sad occurrence shines a light on the goodness of so many.
I, like many others did not personally know Aaron, but his death has touched me directly and indirectly through the gracious acts of members on here.
God bless his family, and friends.
:yeah: :yeah: :yeah:
Circumstances dictate that I cannot be there, but will be there in My thoughts and prayers. Still does not seem real. I can't imagine how it must be for you and the rest of the family.
Post by: turkeydancer on May 03, 2013, 09:05:02 AM
At 11:00 am Sat 5-4-13, please stop whatever you're doing - remove you hat if wearing one - place your right hand over your heart - and observe a minimum 1 minute of silence ... or fold your hands and say a prayer for Aaron's family and friends to find the comfort needed at this time, and for Aaron to find peace, love and great elk hunting in paradise.
:twocents:
Post by: bearpaw on May 03, 2013, 09:23:27 AM
For all like me that would like to be there, but can not be there for Aaron's service and for his family's support:
At 11:00 am Sat 5-4-13, please stop whatever you're doing - remove you hat if wearing one - place your right hand over your heart - and say a minimum 1 minute silence ... or fold your hands to say a prayer for Aaron's family and friends to find the comfort needed at this time, and for Aaron to find peace, love and great elk hunting in paradise.
:twocents:
:yeah: x2
Post by: bucklucky on May 03, 2013, 09:57:18 AM
Post by: h20hunter on May 03, 2013, 09:59:27 AM
Post by: VarmintVentilator on May 03, 2013, 05:52:04 PM
For all like me that would like to be there, but can not be there for Aaron's service and for his family's support:Well said turkeydancer. My heart goes out to the entire family.
At 11:00 am Sat 5-4-13, please stop whatever you're doing - remove you hat if wearing one - place your right hand over your heart - and observe a minimum 1 minute of silence ... or fold your hands and say a prayer for Aaron's family and friends to find the comfort needed at this time, and for Aaron to find peace, love and great elk hunting in paradise.
:twocents:
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 03, 2013, 07:00:24 PM
:salute: :tup:For all like me that would like to be there, but can not be there for Aaron's service and for his family's support:Well said turkeydancer. My heart goes out to the entire family.
At 11:00 am Sat 5-4-13, please stop whatever you're doing - remove you hat if wearing one - place your right hand over your heart - and observe a minimum 1 minute of silence ... or fold your hands and say a prayer for Aaron's family and friends to find the comfort needed at this time, and for Aaron to find peace, love and great elk hunting in paradise.
:twocents:
Post by: turkeyfeather on May 03, 2013, 07:14:40 PM
Post by: passing-thru on May 03, 2013, 07:16:35 PM
For all like me that would like to be there, but can not be there for Aaron's service and for his family's support:
At 11:00 am Sat 5-4-13, please stop whatever you're doing - remove you hat if wearing one - place your right hand over your heart - and observe a minimum 1 minute of silence ... or fold your hands and say a prayer for Aaron's family and friends to find the comfort needed at this time, and for Aaron to find peace, love and great elk hunting in paradise.
:twocents:
Awesome thought Turkeydancer. I have a group of clients I'm taking fishing Sat so will be unable to attend, but will defiantly observe the moment of silence. My thoughts and prayers are with family
Post by: FSTaxidermy on May 03, 2013, 07:19:54 PM
For all like me that would like to be there, but can not be there for Aaron's service and for his family's support:Well said turkeydancer. My heart goes out to the entire family.
At 11:00 am Sat 5-4-13, please stop whatever you're doing - remove you hat if wearing one - place your right hand over your heart - and observe a minimum 1 minute of silence ... or fold your hands and say a prayer for Aaron's family and friends to find the comfort needed at this time, and for Aaron to find peace, love and great elk hunting in paradise.
:twocents:
:yeah:
Post by: Jack Diamond on May 03, 2013, 07:21:34 PM
my heart breaks for the family.
Post by: Worldhunter on May 03, 2013, 07:29:52 PM
Post by: JJD on May 04, 2013, 08:15:24 AM
His family needs to know that we care and fully appreciate his sacrifice.
May God Bless.
Post by: Wazukie on May 04, 2013, 08:19:15 AM
Post by: kisfish on May 04, 2013, 08:21:34 AM
For all like me that would like to be there, but can not be there for Aaron's service and for his family's support:Well said turkeydancer. My heart goes out to the entire family.
At 11:00 am Sat 5-4-13, please stop whatever you're doing - remove you hat if wearing one - place your right hand over your heart - and observe a minimum 1 minute of silence ... or fold your hands and say a prayer for Aaron's family and friends to find the comfort needed at this time, and for Aaron to find peace, love and great elk hunting in paradise.
:twocents:
:yeah:
I have to work as well but I will be doing this at 11:00.
Post by: jstone on May 04, 2013, 09:46:23 AM
Post by: Russ McDonald on May 04, 2013, 12:56:45 PM
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Post by: Bob Williams1 on May 04, 2013, 01:20:39 PM
Just a thought-
Post by: Huntbear on May 04, 2013, 10:00:31 PM
my cell is 971-279-9962
Huntbear
Post by: bearpaw on May 05, 2013, 12:42:31 PM
I took a moment at 11 to pay respect to Aaron and his family. :salute:
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:yeah: At 11 am yesterday I was at WSU for graduation but I took a moment to pay respect to Aaron and his family. :tup:
Post by: JLS on May 05, 2013, 12:45:35 PM
For all like me that would like to be there, but can not be there for Aaron's service and for his family's support:
At 11:00 am Sat 5-4-13, please stop whatever you're doing - remove you hat if wearing one - place your right hand over your heart - and observe a minimum 1 minute of silence ... or fold your hands and say a prayer for Aaron's family and friends to find the comfort needed at this time, and for Aaron to find peace, love and great elk hunting in paradise.
:twocents:
Better yet, pray for his family each day.
God bless you Captain.
Post by: CoryTDF on May 05, 2013, 01:00:46 PM
Post by: JJD on May 05, 2013, 01:59:16 PM
Moving to say the least.
All gave some, some gave all. Aaron, your sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Post by: olsy on May 05, 2013, 02:24:58 PM
What happend i have not been on the site in a while. Is there a link? I'm so sad to hear this. Prayers to the family. Man i'm bummed out bad right now.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,123957.msg1637409.html#msg1637409 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,123957.msg1637409.html#msg1637409)