My Thoughts and Vision on the World

Longest Line Ever, originally uploaded by marrngtn (Manuel).

Got my sample ballot.
–

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }

A Grateful Nation, originally uploaded by marrngtn (Manuel).

This flag is presented on behalf of a grateful nation and the United States Army as a token of appreciation for your loved one’s honorable and faithful service.

The Last Words, originally uploaded by marrngtn (Manuel).

Hey Flickr Family,

The memorial service Monday was a true celebration of the life of my
dad. We have a moment before we travel to Brightwood Virginia for the
family service and interning of his ashes on October 18, 2008.

I was going through my Blackberry and came across this photo I took
the Sunday my dad decided to stop all the life giving services. This
is the last item I am sharing before getting back to the regular
routine. I thought it worthing of sharing becuase it was a real
moment that he and I shared alone that morning.

He wrote:
There is somthing else.
There is noting else I can do.
Should I let all things just happen?
I would like as many as possible be here.

Thank you all for sharing my journey and walk with my him. I still
feel like he is living in Florida and I’ll see when I drive
there……

We will now continue the with our regular programming……….

Decisions,Cameraphone, Blackberry,”John Henry Arrington”

Networking Session for Green IT, originally uploaded by marrngtn (Manuel).

You’ve heard of speed dating. This was speed vendoring….

You had a bunch of different vendors at tables and 10 minutes to spend before the whistle blew and you had to move on. Interesting concept……

John Henry Arrington Jr and Mary Bell, originally uploaded by marrngtn (Manuel).

Rosy the riveter met Anti Aircraft Sgt Arrington in California and
love was born.

It is with great sadness but also with joy that I announce the passing of John Henry Arrington Jr. We will be saddened by not having him in our midst but we are joyed that he is no longer suffering his earthly pains. He made his transition at 9:40AM Tuesday September 2, 2008. John Henry is survived by his Ex-Wife Mary E. Arrington, his six children(by age order) Mary Moore, John Henry III, Marvelle Hall, Zita Johnson Betts, Joel Malquis and Manuel Andre. He has a host of grand children, great grand children and numerous cousins.

John Henry Jr. loved his family as was all about family. It was this love that inspired me to create this place for sharing of family news and information. If you would like to see a pictorial journey of the last four months please visit our Gallery.

John Henry Arrington Jr (1923 – 2008), originally uploaded by marrngtn (Manuel).

At 9:40 AM September 2, 2008, John Henry Arrington Jr. transitioned
from this world to the next.

To my Flickr Family:

Your prayers and wishes have meant so much to me over the last 5
months. Interacting with you has really helped to break the “Ground
Hog Day Syndrome.”

To my DC Social Friends, you all are the best. Our meetups have
helped to keep my sanity during the time my father was hospitalized.
The gallery openings, meetups and Artomatic.

All further updates about my dad will be posted on my family website:
www.arrington.org