Donald Martin's Funeral-Personal Narrative

“Someone just walked right up in there, grabbed the 3-year-old out of the bed and she didn't cry, she didn't scream? Nobody heard anything? Four people in the house, two adults and two kids, someone just comes up and snatches the baby and walks out?”

The concept and belief of honor in the Columbian culture in Chronicle of a Death Foretold is one of the deciding aspects of the character's actions, motives, and beliefs. Nobody questions the actions taken to preserve ones honor because it is such an important moral trait that one must cherish. In this society a man or woman without honor is an outcast to the community and to the culture. In Chronicle of a Death Foretold two twin brothers are burdened with defending this tradition of honor. The brothers find out that their sister has lost her virginity before marriage and she claims that Santiago Nasar is to blame. To regain the honor of their sister, and their family the brothers believe it is their duty to kill Santiago Nasar. Could such

The 33-year-old Texas father became the prime suspect in his toddler's death, according to NBC New York. He was arrested in April 2016 and charged with capital murder for killing her.

because fatal. All he was able to be given was medications to relieve his air passages and advice

Imagine if you could dine with any three people, dead or alive, who would you chose? If i could invite any three people to dinner they would be Bill Joe, liza Koshy, a Dr. Brenin, also known as Bones, because Billy Joe died a few years back and I miss him, the second is Liza Koshy, she is my favioret youtuber, ad last is Dr. Brenin also know as bones, she is my fvioret charector off of my favioret TV show.

On December 28, 2015, I attended the funeral for Dean Williamson, a long-time machinist at Dell Rapids East. During the service, the minister mentioned that Dean always carried a brass coin he received from L.G. Everist, Inc. (The coin is actually a token that we all carry as our commitment to each other’s safety.)

1. From Martins story, I learned that Communication is what makes us human, by enabling us to tell our own stories, express warmth, needs, desires, and also hear those of others. True communication is more than just physically relaying a message, but also about getting that message heard and respected. The piece made it clear that although verbal communication is very important, non-verbal communication (e.g. smiling) is just as effective as verbal communication in facilitating healing. Communication enables us to express ourselves, ideas and make decisions. Likewise, proper communication techniques are essential in getting a job, education, and in securing a better life. Communication promotes openness, honesty and assertiveness which boosts

“It was truly terrifying hun. I wasn’t just gonna let that poor boy live the rest of his life with such a terrible man. I went downstairs and tried to free the

After reading Steve Martin’s “The Death of My Father”, I sense he desperately wanted acceptance from his father, as most of us do. This is definitely a personal story of growth and understanding. There was a life time of conflict between Martin and his father that they are able to work through. Allowing them both peace in the end.

Today was funeral day. My mom’s funeral. It was a dark October thursday, the clouds were brewing a storm. A slight breeze disturbed my neck. My uncomfortable suit sleeves bellowed in the cold breeze.. I hadn’t felt any emotions since the day of her death, which was weeks ago, almost as if my emotion is grey. It was warm then, as my mind was too. Nowadays, up until today, my mind has been a dark fog, as if my mind was released into the sky, darkening everyone’s day, arriving at my mom’s funeral or just to cuddle up with their friends and family in front of a warm crackling fire, telling the stories of their childhood and how times were better. Not me, my dad usually ignored me and he only worked on managing my mom’s fortune. Yeah. My mom’s

“May God welcome his new angel, the late Harry Martin Jr to his place and watch over his family and friends.” After the pastor say those words, the gravediggers open the burial vault which made father made his way to the ground. The Congregation were quiet and didn’t stir any emotion, but tears were falling from my eyes and anger stab in my chest. Just last week, I was given piano advice from my father for my wedding gig; now, he is gone from an sudden heart attack which doesn’t make sense. My father never stuff any illness except for a common colds in his life, so have can a sudden heart attack happen? Hearing the news for the first time from my mother, I’ll couldn’t stop crying and can’t believe it, but there is an motive to my father’s

The significant message that really stood out from me is to get to know and cherish your family and show them love how much you love them and care for them. In the essay, Martin was talking to his friend who had lost both his parents. Martin then relates the words his friend: “ if I had anything to work out with my parents, I should do it now, because one day that opportunity would be over”(p.628). This stood out to me because it is a true statement and can be applied to everyone in our lives that we are close to. This is also the turning point of Martin's relationship with his father. If it wasn't for this conversation, the author wouldn't have had the opportunity to truly get to know his father before he died and would have regretted it.

The next stepping stone in his pursuit of knowledge was Boston University, which is where Martin continued his odyssey for the ultimate truth; whether it be economical, spiritual, or philosophical (Carson 30). Martin increasingly had impulses while studying which would result in acquiring a partial yes and a partial no from the writers. Furthermore, this would only leave him thirsty for further arguments and perspectives (Carson 21). At times; however, these clashing principles would leave him utterly perplexed, undecidedly continuing the pilgrimage (Carson 26). Regardless of the many he studied, none would prove to be as influential on his thoughts than Gandhi was (Carson 23). Gandhi taught him the importance of loving the enemy, as well as

now. The only thing I can do now is pray and hope. To pray that I will

Gerard watched his one true love lay flowers at his grave. They were the color that her hair had been a long time ago. He wondered if that was intentional.