November 8, 2020 Memorial Service for Carl Perdue

Never regret a day in your life. Good days bring happiness, bad days give experience, worst days give lessons, and the best days keep memories. Today we took a walk down memory lane, and paid our respects to a dear friend. 

Carl Perdue was not only an avid sailor, he was a master carpenter, and a long time friend.  The day began by having his sailboat brought to the t-dock at Virginia Inland Sailing Association. 

Carl's brother Mike (the one waving from the cabin) prepared a lovely ceremony and fitting tribute.

The family and a few close friends gathered on the deck while Mike gave Carl's eulogy, and presented a slide show honoring Carl.

Carl and his boat could be spotted on the lake, probably more than any other sail boat at SML.

Anyday, any temperature, any amount of wind, was a good day to be sailing.

Following the tribute, the family walked to a dock, where a plaque had been installed. 

We were honored to be among Carl' family and friends. 

Before the ceremony, Ron and I reminisced about the wonderful years that we spent here...... with our kids, boats, and camper.

VISA was our home away from home.

In fact........... this is where it all began!