Again, I'd like to thank you all for your prayers and kind condolences. Dad's funeral included full military honors and the service started with a boatswain pipe, piping him off ("piping aboard" call) followed by "Anchors aweigh". After the flag presentation to my mother, we sang the Navy Hymn.
The family is all doing well as we know that dad has cast off his Parkinson's stricken body, and is born again. There is great peace for us all in that knowledge. Though we grieve for our own loss of him, we rejoice that he is now in a better place in the company of God. He accepted Christ as Lord and Saviour and is now at peace with Him.
Your expressions of caring and kindness here to me and my family are gratefully received and have been of great comfort. Our thanks to you all.