He's in Israel, but wanted to be buried in Los Angeles (where my grandmother is buried). And since my parents are in Munich this week (just got in today, and were supposed to be heading back to London to pack up and return to L.A. next Sunday), that makes me the local contact person.
So I just got to approve stuff and make decisions on behalf of everyone, while my parents scramble to book flights and get back here . . .
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I'm remember when my Grandpa died. I was around 14. I felt what you feel. I offer you my shoulder to support you and continue your walk, rivka. May he fly in a beautiful place.
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(((hugs))) Oh, I'm so sorry. I will pray for you and your family. I will be in the LA area by Tues. night. Is there anything I can do for you?
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המקום ינחם אתכם בין שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים. (God shall give you conldolence amongst the rest of Zion's and Jerusalem's mourners.)
(((Rivka & Family))), I can't offer you many words, even at this hard time for me. Let's put it this way: I'd be "Avel" if you had no-one to say it for him.
May his soul rest in peace, Jonathan
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Rivka, I am sorry for your loss... and the family should be glad to have someone of your strength around to handle things. Make sure that you take time for yourself to grieve, though.
I found a picture of my grandfather online. It's about 60 years old, but it's actually remarkable how much like that he looked until a very few years ago (well, except I don't remember when his hair was black). He's the first guy on the left.
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Yes, the funeral is in a couple hours, and the living room is full of out-of-town family. We'll all be heading over in an hour or so.
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I hope it is not insensitive to ask this, but I have heard that Jewish law requires that the body be buried within 24 hours of death. Clearly, this is not possible if your grandfather died in Israel and is to be buried in LA. What accomodations does the law make in these circumstances?
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So from the picture, I gather that your Grandfather worked with Seaborg and Thompson. Cool. What a wonderful legacy.
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