3D-JOY, thank you so much. I told my Mom about this, and she also is very grateful for your kindness. I had been a bit bummed when they decided to inter him in Arlington instead of here because it's so far away from the rest of us. On behalf of his family, many thanks.
I am glad to try to do it.
Don't be sorry about the location. It is a lovely quiet place, not at all sad and gloomy. You feel that they are all happy to be back with their "buddies". I try to think of my husband as having a reunion with his friends and a very happy time of his life.
We lived in Western New York and had retired to Florida, but this was his choice. I understand why he wanted this, now.
Imagine how long your relative had been with his crew. Why separate them now? Well, that is one way to look at it. Had you considered that?