Honoring David Wonson McLoud With A Photo, Entering of Ashes To Sea Aboard The Thomas E Lannon and a Poem From Our Marty Luster

Emy Saint Amour submits-

I took this with my dad this morning at Good Harbor beach. I love Gloucester, and enjoy your website. If you like this photo feel free to post.

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Hi Joey,

Thanks great~ this is Emy’s grandmother, Mary.  Our Wonson/McLoud family members are here on vacation. Tomorrow we are having a memorial service in honor of my brother, David Wonson McLoud. We will be entering his ashes to the sea from the “Thomas E. Lannon.”  Captain Ellis and Kay have been great assisting us with our arrangements.  A reading of Marty Luster’s poem, “The Gift,” will be part of the day.  The poem was first posted last July while we were vacationing here~it told our story.  My brothers and I were born in Gloucester. When we were kids, my parents moved to the Annapolis, Maryland area. Always returning to Gloucester for summers and holidays.  I discovered “Good Morning Gloucester” a couple of years ago~it has become my good night reading.

Emy is 14 and loves photography.  This morning, her father had her up at 5am, sunrise was at 5:34.  What a beautiful Gloucester morning!

Thanks for posting.

Hold Fast ~ Mary McLoud Tucker

8 thoughts on “Honoring David Wonson McLoud With A Photo, Entering of Ashes To Sea Aboard The Thomas E Lannon and a Poem From Our Marty Luster

  1. What a great compliment to Marty Luster. He’s given us many gifts with his words and pictures! Thanks Marty, and Hold Fast Wonsons and McLouds.

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  2. What a lovely tribute to your brother. Gloucester has a strong tug on my heart, as well. It’s not just the beauty of the place, but the people, too. They’re always ready to lend a helping hand. God bless you and your family.

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  3. So sorry for your loss. I still feel the loss of my father, Bennett Crain so many years ago. I believe you saw us grow up over the years and we are praying for your family in this difficult time.

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