Opinion : Thank You and Kudos

THANK YOU to the Vinton police department and the Vinton firemen who helped block intersections and get us down the highway, through town and over the river bridge Friday. You made the funeral procession for J R Clapp safer by your assistance. Kudos to the Cub Scouts and the Boy Scouts and their leaders who provided such a meaningful and memorable tribute to J R and his family at the cemetery. Your human "avenue of flags" was a moving sight and will be remembered by all who attended the graveside committal services. You can take great pride in knowing that what you did was done very well. You represented the Boy Scouts of America admirably and set a wonderful example for all. It was an honor working with all of you. Thank you. Frank Van Steenhuyse Van Steenhuyse-Russell Funeral Home