Working At New York JFK 2000-2004 (Part 2: Day 1)

My very first experience of JFK was day 1 when I reported to building#69! This is where Hudson General/GlobeGround North America's main office was at the airport, there HQ was at that time over in Great Neck NY, I arrived prompt and early as I was required to sort out mu airside permits and myContinue reading "Working At New York JFK 2000-2004 (Part 2: Day 1)"

The Faceless Man A Story By James Sargent (Aged 11yrs)

My son James is 11 years old, during lockdown he started writing short stories, creating characters and scenarios in his head. He has had no help from any of us or his teachers, just simply sits down with his laptop and drifts off writing. He really wanted me to share a this teaser from oneContinue reading "The Faceless Man A Story By James Sargent (Aged 11yrs)"

The Boy In The Branches A Story By James Sargent (Aged 11 years old)

My 11 year old son James during lockdown, started writing short stories all from his imagination. He received no help with his short pieces just sat quietly and put them together, he wanted me to share a couple of teasers from his stories this one is called "The Boy In The Branches" all in hisContinue reading "The Boy In The Branches A Story By James Sargent (Aged 11 years old)"

Has The Pandemic Unwittingly Made Funerals More Personal?

As a Funeral Director working from an extremely busy location, this last 12 months have been incredibly hard, as I can imagine it has for the majority of my colleagues the length and breadth of the country or in fact the globe. We have been largely unrecognized throughout the pandemic, and have seen so manyContinue reading "Has The Pandemic Unwittingly Made Funerals More Personal?"

A Stroll Through The Streets Of Manhattan (2001 Spring)

Empire State Building from 5th AvenueW 59th Street from Central ParkPark Avenue looking towards MET life Bldg Who doesn't want to visit New York City? After all its the city that "never sleeps" immortalized in so many songs and movies, countless books and publications, the line in the Frank Sinatra hit New York New YorkContinue reading "A Stroll Through The Streets Of Manhattan (2001 Spring)"

September 11th 2001 and Me! A view from JFK Airport.

World Trade CenterTerminal 7 ramp at JFKA cross from the ruins September 11th 2001 I think every single person reading this blog, knows exactly where they was and what they were doing that day! Most can remember the reports coming in across the globe, reporting on the events unfolding in New York as well asContinue reading "September 11th 2001 and Me! A view from JFK Airport."

When The Bully Wins With Tragic Results.

Bully Verb: bullying (present participle)seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone perceived as vulnerable)."her 11- year-old son has been constantly bullied at school" · "a local man was bullied into helping them"synonyms:persecute · oppress · tyrannize · torment · browbeat · intimidate · cow · coerce · strong-arm · subjugate · domineer · push aboutContinue reading "When The Bully Wins With Tragic Results."

Working at New York JFK 2000-2004 (Part 1: Arrival)

My career in aviation has taken many twists and turns as it ran its course, none as exciting and daunting, as my time in New York working at JFK International Airport, between October 2000 and March 2004, now on paper the thought of living and working in New York, would seem like a lottery win,Continue reading "Working at New York JFK 2000-2004 (Part 1: Arrival)"

My Bike Ride by James Sargent (11 yrs old)

Yesterday on the 18/02/2021 I went on one of my longest and hardest bike rides yet. The bike ride was 30 kilometres long! This is how I was, on my bike ride! While I was waiting for my football friend to come round so we could go out on a bike ride, I could feelContinue reading "My Bike Ride by James Sargent (11 yrs old)"

My Lockdown By James Sargent (11yrs Old)

I am a 11-year-old from Leigh in England, my name is James I want to talk about my feelings, so this is my lockdown in my own words. I have missed out on some things that have been to do with my health. Like, I cannot go to dentist appointments, normally I would go thereContinue reading "My Lockdown By James Sargent (11yrs Old)"

The Determination From an Old World War Veteran.

As a Funeral Director I have seen many types of funerals, each one different in it's own unique way and every one I have conducted or been a part of always leaves a memory, but I wanted to share one with you that took place many years ago, it was so powerful that I willContinue reading "The Determination From an Old World War Veteran."

The Beast Within Written by Steven Williams (My Uncle) Living With Cancer In His Words!

Steve Williams my uncle born 02nd June 1953, and sadly left us on 14th October 2015, Steve lived his life in Australia after emigrating when he was just a teenager, where he and Lucy lived a very happy life and enjoyed everything life gave them, he sadly left behind his wife Lucy and his twoContinue reading "The Beast Within Written by Steven Williams (My Uncle) Living With Cancer In His Words!"

Donating Blood, Lot’s of Pro’s With No Con’s

I was sceptical when I used to see adverts asking me to donate my blood! In my mind I went through every known excuse why I shouldn't donate, things like "I need all my blood" "Why should I donate to someone I don't know?" "All they do is sell it to foreign countries!" "I mightContinue reading "Donating Blood, Lot’s of Pro’s With No Con’s"

Leigh’s Almost Forgotten VC Hero

The beauty of being a Funeral Director, is I get to meet so many amazing people and learn so much about families and their loved ones, I also get the opportunity to meet people from all different organizations, which also helps me broaden my knowledge of my local area and the incredible people from aroundContinue reading "Leigh’s Almost Forgotten VC Hero"

When an Angel Gets Her Wings to Early

Everything I'm going to write here is with full permission from the family, I will refrain from using names, dates and locations to protect privacy also there WILL be a second part to this blog, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the parents for their continued friendship and incredible strength, above are theContinue reading "When an Angel Gets Her Wings to Early"

Funeral Directors Suffer Too!

Believe it or not many funeral directors are suffering mentally and physically through this pandemic! why wouldn't we after all we are human beings, we feel, we hurt, we cry, we struggle, yet through most peoples eyes we are solemn, unwavering folk, really couldn't be further than the truth. When the government started advising usContinue reading "Funeral Directors Suffer Too!"

The Power Of Music at a Funeral

We all have a particular style of music we like, whether it be Pop, Rock, RnB, Classical, Country music, Jazz, Techno etc. this list can be endless, but there will be certain genre we each like and can relate to, what and how you embrace music is a personal thing, for some its for relaxation,Continue reading "The Power Of Music at a Funeral"

Do Funeral Directors Really Care?

Well straightaway the answer to that question is a resounding "yes" in every manner of the word, in every language on the globe! Yes Yes Yes we care! So here are my reason's why I care! (I've wrote this about a time before the pandemic) If I asked you to close your eyes and paintContinue reading "Do Funeral Directors Really Care?"