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The American Legion
Post 318
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 In Memory
Chaplain's Report
David A. Jones, Past Commander (55 years)
George Veteran (33 years)
It is with sorrow that the family of Dominic
Patti, Past 13th District Commander, 1989-1990, Past Commander former Mt. View Post 248, informed us that he
entered Post Everlasting this morning about 11:00am.
Dominic was still in his hospital ICU ward following surgery last week for stomach cancer. The doctors
removed a segment of his stomach, but informed his wife Pat that the cancer had spread outside of the stomach
and that all could not be removed. Dominic's prognosis was terminal, and he had only months.
The future was bleak enough, but Dominic's family was not ready for the sadness that was given them today.
Dominic was in a fragile state before entering the hospital for surgery, being he had a heart attack some
years back, and had a "pace maker" implant.
Pat Patti is being cared for by a daughter-in-law since the time Dominic entered the hospital, and one
daughter arrived today to assist. They are now awaiting the arrival of Dominic's children from out of town.
Pat will be meeting with funeral directors at Oak Hill Memorial Park on Wednesday morning to make
arrangements for Dominic's final resting place. Details are not known of as of yet. However, Pat is looking
forward to there being an American Legion ceremony, and the 13th District Honor Guard is asked to participate
at burial at the San Joaquin National Cemetery near Santa Nella, California.
More information will be forthcoming when learned of.
Cards may be sent to:
Pat Patti
1251 Candia Dr.
San Jose, CA 95121-2203
Remember to keep Norm notified of those who become ill or deceased. Till next time,
For any illnesses or passing’s, I can be reached at (408)266-5080.
Norm.
Taps
The bugle call "Taps" had its origins on a battlefield
of the Civil War. After the union suffered a large number
of casualties in a battle near Richmond, Virginia, Brigade Commander
Colonel Daniel Butterfield reflected with sadness upon the men  he
hand lost. Unable to compose music, he hummed a melody which
his aid wrote down in musicalnotation. The company bugler
played it that night to honor their dead comrades. Taps was
officially recognized by the United States Army in 1874. Accompanied
by the drumbeat, Muffled Ruffles, it is the highest honor given
to those who have died in service to our country.
If there is a request for services please call Norm (408)266-5080.
Thanks to those who have volunteered to attend services for our
comrades and actually do. |
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