Letter from Michael Hawkins, Gate of Heaven Cemetery

From: Hawkins, Michael [mailto:mhawkins@DSJ.org]
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 2:13 PM
To: 'rbhaehnel@sbcglobal.net'
Subject: Memorial marker for Philip Kamp

Dear Bob and Barbara,

I hope you are both well. On a beautiful Saturday, back in January, I had opportunity to witness a beautiful tribute to Phil. We heard a roar motorcycles coming up the hill and soon there were probably no less than 50 motos entering the cemetery property. I think I saw a trailer towing, what I had to believe was one of Phil’s motos. It made a perfect tribute to Phil and his memory as they parked, shut their engines off and quietly had their gathering at the grave. I don’t know if Wendy Higham was there, and I didn’t want to intrude.

I was moved and impressed with the friend’s of Phil that day. Their exit was seen and heard throughout the property and the locals seemed to all give a wink and a nod as they drove away. It was really quite a sight and sound.

I wanted to follow up and start the discussion with the memorial marker for Phil Kamp. I know two motorcycle pictures are here on my computer and when you’re ready, let’s start the design and layout. Let me know what I help with next.

Sincerely,

Michael