Six of the seven children were present. Most of the grandchildren, and the two great-grandchildren were also there. People traveled from Vermont (Gerry's daughter and her family), and from Long Island (V&M and Matt's parents also came). One of the grand-children came from Watertown/Fort Drum area.
There were old friends from the Cornell community, and new friends from Cortland. Also, there were tables of friends from Moravia and Fayetteville.
I think the food was good and enjoyed by the guests. Daughter Vic had put together a wonderful slide show showing family photos Through the Years. Friends of ours provided wonderful entertainment by singing the old Kenny Rogers song: Through the Years.
This was the equivalent of our big Fiftieth Reunion, which we now won't have to worry about doing. It does seem unlikely that we will both be around for that.
I'd call this event one of the Highlights of our Lives! A big word of appreciation to all those who came, and to all those who helped make it possible.
Following those comments, the evening ended with, surprisingly, of all things, a standing ovation!
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