[Blindtlk] Question that might seem odd

[Steve Jacobson]

Jim,

I was a pall-bearer at my grandfather's funeral, although it was a long time ago now.  If you are not at the very front, you won't have any problem feeling 
when steps are coming and such by the motion of the casket.  I think it is pretty common to just use one hand so you would have a second hand free to 
hold your cane, but since there will probably be someone close in front of you, you won't be able to use it much without risking tripping them.  If the casket 
is heavy, you might need two hands, too, that's hard to say.  I was pretty young and was not all that attached to my cane yet so I did not use one, but I'm 
not sure what I would do now.  

I'm sorry for your loss, and whatever you do, I'm sure it will go smoothly.

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

On Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:51:26 -0700, Jim Portillo wrote:

>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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