[Blindtlk] Question that might seem odd

[Bryan Schulz]

hi,

i would say no need for the cane as the casket will give you speed and 
direction.
normally it is a short distance to the hurse and the walkway is flat.
Bryan Schulz


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Jacobson" <steve.jacobson at visi.com>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 11:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Question that might seem odd


> 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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