Scattering of Ashes
Saturday for the first time our Memorial Garden was used as intended --- as a location to have a person's ashes scattered. Blake Leckie, one of our founding members, had specified that he wanted his body cremated and his ashes placed in the Memorial Garden.
Although this is not especially common, it is also not unknown. Frequently we hear of people wanting their ashes scattered over the ocean or at a favorite park. Blake was such a pillar of this church that he asked to have his placed here.
I had dug a small ditch for the ashes to be placed within. As the ashes were placed by his children, I covered them with white sand to prevent an blowing away. Later, after everyone had left, I covered them up with the garden dirt.
It was an amazingly moving time for me. Several other people made a similar comment. The Garden is now an extra special place.
Although this is not especially common, it is also not unknown. Frequently we hear of people wanting their ashes scattered over the ocean or at a favorite park. Blake was such a pillar of this church that he asked to have his placed here.
I had dug a small ditch for the ashes to be placed within. As the ashes were placed by his children, I covered them with white sand to prevent an blowing away. Later, after everyone had left, I covered them up with the garden dirt.
It was an amazingly moving time for me. Several other people made a similar comment. The Garden is now an extra special place.
posted by Ken | 10:04 AM
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My brother Andy, sister Cherie and I have many fond memories of St. Christopher's. The day we all followed Ben Wolverton out to the sidewalk from St. Mary's was a memorable day. Later, I would be confirmed by the Bishop at Kirkman Park Elementary school while the church was being constructed. My Dad really loved this church and it is very fitting that he now rests in the memorial garden, becoming forever a part of St. Christopher's. Ken, thank you again for all that you did to help us along the way and for the tour you gave us recently. Dad's service was so very special in so many ways. Melody Leckie, Manteo
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