Joseph W. Sabatini Sr.

Papa passed away on May 12th. It all happened so quickly that I feel like I didn't get to spend a lot of time with him before he passed. He was a true Italian man and never could predict the mood he was in. He was always  picking on someone and it was an honor if it was you...he always said that he wouldn't be picking on you if he didn't love you.

Papa was a retired Military Staff Sergeant so he was buried at Jefferson Barracks and had a full service. It was really emotional and sad but at the same time an honor to attend. I cried like a baby when they gave my grandma the flag on behalf of the president; it was so touching. We even got to keep the shell casing from the shots they fired.

Here are a couple photos Ariel captured during the service.

All the kids from church holding flags while we drive away