- A DAY OF GOODBYES

This afternoon, after church, Kurt and I drove to Fair Oaks for a memorial service for his co-worker, Anthony Torres. He passed away while on vacation with his family in Arizona last week. Everyone in attendance wore Hawaiian attire in his memory and the service was standing room only. A military honor guard from Travis Air Force Base presented Anthony's wife with a flag while another played taps on the bugle. It was a sad day for his family and friends.

Anthony G. Torres
ANTHONY GREGORY TORRES October 19, 1976 - July 14, 2008 Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 31 on July 14, 2008. Anthony was born on October 19, 1976 in Woomera, Australia. Upon graduating from Radford High School in 1994 he entered into the United States Air Force. After four years of service he was honorably discharged. He is survived by his wife Carmel, children, Trevis, Kealani, Sene', Amaya, and their unborn child due on January 1. He is also survived by his parents Frank and Penny, sisters Percephanie and Lisa, his grandparents William and Diane, several brother and sister in-laws, and many other extended family members. He is loved by everyone, including many friends and co-workers. Anthony worked as an Air Traffic Controller at Northern California Tracon. He enjoyed playing poker, basketball, Xbox, and spending time with his family. He loved traveling and hanging out with friends. A Celebration of His Life will be held at Russ Monroe's Funeral Home on 7960 Winding Way, on Sunday, July 20, at 1:00 p.m. * * * * * * * * Tonight Kurt and I attended an open house at the LaLonde's for Pat Hamp who is moving to Southern California to live with her daughter. She has been diagnosed with lung cancer. She has been such an example to me of enduring to the end. I really love this lady and will miss her a lot.