Mr. Grace's real first name was learned in lane C. Riders were briefed for the first two missions of the day during which the honor bikes were assigned. The riders then divided between the two shelters.  The ride captain presented the plaque to  Mrs. Grace when she arrived.  At this point Semper Gumby set in.

As the cemetery rep approached shelter C he kept going, however, the last honor bike directed the family to the shelter.  The rep then made a U-turn and entered the lane from the exit, stopping to explain to the ride captain that this was a Direct Interment!  The family was questioned and it was determined that they would spend a few moments at the shelter.  It was also determined that military honors had already been completed.  So a son said a few words, then a grandson, and Mr. Grace was then taken for inurnment.  The riders furled the flags and were dismissed for the next mission.

The link below is for the obituary that was posted on May 15th. http://goo.gl/1nY28o

Only the rep knew it was direct...a last minute change.
