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First a Confession, Then Dog Poop
Even before Hans arrived at the Shock Trauma Center just over a month ago I knew it was bad. Hans had left Assateague State Park bound...
Apr 24, 2014

Eulogy for Hans Paul Loewen 9 APR 2014
For those of you unable to attend Hans's funeral last Wednesday, we offer here the eulogy delivered by his Company Officer, Major Carrie...
Apr 14, 2014


Where is the "Fun" in Funeral?
Like our good friend Jennifer Ball said about Hans’s visitation service and funeral, “It was marvelous and horrible, joyful and...
Apr 11, 2014


You Didn't Choose Me
As close as we are as a family and as much as we love our children, there were many of you who vocally questioned how Eric and I,...
Apr 8, 2014


Pistol Butt
We don’t always need the profound to give us strength and we are finding so many daily moments where that strength is presented to us in...
Apr 7, 2014


Don't Be a Wally
For those of you who grieve and have grieved, worry and have worried, you are familiar with those times when you are alone or are awake...
Apr 4, 2014


Where He Died the First Time
They had fun Today we took a bittersweet trip to Assateague State Park - Eric, Zatha, Jan (Eric's mom), and I. We picked up Fifi our...
Apr 3, 2014


In Lieu of Flowers
In lieu of flowers, we hope you’ll find meaning in donating to the following organizations in memory of Hans: 1. To support the...
Apr 1, 2014


What, When, and Why Hans Will Be Laid to Rest at the United States Naval Academy
What: Hans’s life will be honored with military funeral services next week in Annapolis, Maryland, on the grounds of the United States...
Apr 1, 2014



























































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