Monday, March 14, 2022
I was saddened to see the announcement of Merle's passing in the Denver Post. I had the privilege of working with Merle at the Meadows GC in the early 2000's. Working a shift with Merle was always an adventure! However, one day was very special and has stayed with me all these years. Merle and I were working a close shift, and during the evening lull of waiting for golfers to finish their rounds, Merle shared with me stories and pictures from his time in the Navy during WWII. He told me of arriving at Nagasaki...tears still rolled down his cheeks at the memory. And I can still clearly see a picture of Merle and fellow shipmates celebrating the news of the end of the war. They all were so young!! My time working with Merle, and this special day that he shared with me, made me a better, more compassionate person. I have been able to see past age and think about all the experiences that people have, and how these experiences shape the people we become.
My grandparents, parents, and parents-in-law are all resting peacefully at Ft Logan National Cemetery. It will by my honor to pay my respects to Merle during my frequent visits.
Respectfully,
Kathy Meacham
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