We recently had dinner with Ben & Julie Murray, with my parents, at the new Corvette Diner in Liberty Station.
Ben was my brother, Jeff's, best friend. They met in basic training in the Air Force and were roommates for nearly 4 years. Jeff was in their wedding in 1999 (i think that's the year) and Jeff was so excited when Ben and Julie had their first baby boy, Justin. He was so proud of his friend.
We keep in touch with the Murray's regularly, and have enjoyed watching their two boys (Justin Carr & Hunter Jeffrey) grow up through Christmas cards and visits to California.
I've come to really look forward to the time we to spend with them. They were here just 2 years ago, and the boys have changed so much in that time. I really like talking with Julie...she's so down to earth and is such a good mom.
My parents love seeing them because its an opportunity to enjoy a little piece of Jeff, since Ben is so good at sharing old stories.
I'm so glad the Murray family took time to come and visit San Diego during their California visit....wish they were closer so we could see them more often.
I was around for the last visit with Ben and the boys. Really good people. Like you said, we talked about Jeff and it reinforced the fact that he is still very much with us...
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Nancy Lou