Before the service we went around to the old officers quarters, and Alan and Valerie were reminiscing about things they could remember from their time there.
Then we drove to the Corps. We were welcomed by a gentlemen in uniform and for the next 10 minutes Grant couldn't get away from him. He was telling Grant his life story. In the end Valerie rescued him (I was just standing behind Grant giggling).
Britt and Jack turned up for the service so now we have met everyone, except for Stephanie (Alan & Kims daughter) who lives in Texas.
If we hadn't been there this morning there would have been 7 people at the service. The CO is a lieutenant (he's been there since July) and he was a great speaker.
The playing was fun. Alan and I played cornet, Kim tenorhorn, Valerie baritone and Grant the bass (on a euphonium), with the Lt on tenorhorn and a lady from the Corps played cornet as well. So it was almost a family affair. The talent is flowing in this family!
This afternoon we said farewell to Alan and Kim, and that was really sad. Even though we have only known them for 2 weeks it feels like for ever. Glad that we have connected on Skype.
We then drove back to Cadillac, have repacked the bags and now are just relaxing until it time to go to bed. Last day in Michigan tomorrow. Hard to believe.
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