Memorial Service in Hawaii

On June 18, Curtis's parents, sister, best friend and I, left Minnesota and flew to Hawaii. A week that would forever be remembered as, it all being through back in our faces and a week of wonderful memories with all Curtis's & My friends. His parents had alot of people to meet that Curtis had grew to love while he was in Hawaii. So many people to name, but they all deserve to know that they ALL impacted Curtis's life and our lives sooo much and we will NEVER forget them!!! We spent alot of the time just hanging out and hearing stories about Curtis, the deployment and life after the Marine Corps.

For me, Goin back to Hawaii was hard.
Everytime before when I landed in Hawaii, Curtis was either at the airport or would shortly greet me when he got off work. But as soon as those wheels hit that pavement, I knew this time he WASNT! I started to have a panic attack but decided breathing and staying calm for him was the best thing to do. We got off the plane and I knew my best friends would be there for me & they were. (Kelsey,Nathan,Kelly,Tony,Leah,Sabrina, & McKenna) It meant more to me then anything that they were there for me, for us!!!

The week had alot of laughter and again MEMORIES i will never forget. There was alot of drinking, tears and smiles. The actual service was almost like the funeral ALL over again. HARD isnt even a word to describe it!! When you see all his brothers standing formation and they do roll call and they say his name and he's not there and you know he never will be again, NOW thats a heartbreak all over again!!!! You could see the pain in everyones eyes that day! Curtis was an amazing person and I honestly thank god everyday that he gave me the short time he did with him!!! <3

In a weird way I loved being there, It made me feel closer to him, because HAWAII was our place. Kbay was our home. Thats where I met all my best friends, thats where I became his wife. Its the last place i saw him alive! Where we shared our lasted touch,hug,kiss. Hawaii will always be in my heart, but also a place i hope i never have to return too.

All the guys of 1\3 made that week the best they could for us and i will forever be thankful to them! I love that half of them still keep in touch with me, us!!! and I hope it always stays that way!!!