Thursday, May 2, 2019
Dear Ola, Efton, Joel, and Jamie, and families,
I just heard the news of Aunt Helena's passing and am so very sorry for your loss. I can't remember many childhood memories that don't include the McCrea home as a central part. Sliding down the hill into the garden in winter, going to the barn in summer, watching Dad and Aunt Helena show horses at the Gouverneur Fair, the list is endless. I remember once when Mom and Aunt Helena were baking and Joel and I were pestering them about something. We saw the bottle of apple cider vinegar on the table. All either of us knew was the word apple and the picture of the apple, so we begged them for a glass of apple cider. They obliged. What a shock when we took a big glug. Those were good days which I remember with great fondness. Know that I am thinking of you all and sending warm hugs. Love you all, Brad (and Beth)
