[Blindtlk] Question that might seem odd

[Steven Johnson]

Jim,
I have been a pall bearer a number of times, and being a pallbearer is
really not too difficult as you are generally one of up to 6 that will be
essentially guiding the casket and determining the route.  Although some may
believe it is more advantageous to be in the middle position, I really
believe it doesn't matter and this is for the reasons previously mentioned.
No matter where you are when holding onto the casket, there will be 5 others
who will be there to ease you along.  The nice thing is that others can
verbally tell you what is happening as well as you can generally feel what
is going on as well.  
Sorry for your loss,


-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim
Portillo
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 4:51 PM
To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
Subject: [Blindtlk] Question that might seem odd

Hi there,

 

I realize that what I'm about to ask might seem odd to some of you, and I
apologize for that.

Unfortunately, I just lost my grandfather due to terminal illness and will
be going home to Texas for the funeral.  I was asked by my mother and uncles
if I'd like to be a pall-bearer, because he practically raised me and I was
like a son to him as well.

 

So, I guess my question is this.  Has anyone here experienced being a
pall-bearer, and if so, is there any advice or are there any tips for doing
this as a blind person?  I know that I'll be with others, so I'm guessing
that will serve as a guide or way of travel, is that right?  Also, should I
be using or carrying my cane when this happens, or would it get in the way?


 

I'm honored to have been asked, and I want to show anyone who might be
skeptical about it that I can participate with them and do this for my
grandfather.  So, any advice or tips from you guys would be appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Jim

 

 

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