Uncle Dean

Monday, August 3rd, 2009 - Some sad news came tonight....my Uncle Dean Cooper died this evening. He is my dad's older brother. He was 74 years old and fought a battle with cancer for about 2 years. He was a great man and a joy to be around. I remember growing up and our summer trips to Maine and Uncle Dean would rent a seaplane and take us for rides over Naples, Maine and Long Lake. He always made fun of my southern accent too, but I would tell him he was the one with the accent. I was able to go with my family (mom, dad, and both of my brothers) to the funeral and internment in Maine. It was a very special time to visit with family I haven't seen in a long time. God had perfect timing. My brother, Cory who is over in the Netherlands for 3 years was in the states for training and he was able to change his flight and come to the funeral.
Enjoy this picture looking over Long Lake.