I lowered the flags at the cottage to half-mast this morning in observance of our father’s death. Natalie, from Craganmor Point called, and said her husband Matt had offered to come take our flags to half-mast and it would not be a bother. Thank you for your kind offer, Natalie and Matt. I am a little embarrassed that I didn’t think to do that myself, and my dad would probably chastise me for such a slip in protocol. He was quite knowledgeable in the area of tradition and observances and many, many other areas, and he always made sure things were done properly to honor important events. The mantle already bears heavy.

Today, and always, we honor you Channel Man.