Veronica, last week told us the story of how Edison Chouest was
naming one of their boats after our own Uncle Joe Griffin.
This is a big deal. One because rarely do these boat companies
name their boats by any other name than family and two
for the very reason as to why Uncle Joe died so young.
Uncle Joe was married to my Aunt MaeMae who is my
Daddy's sister. They had a good life until one day he found
himself making a crew change for Edison Chouest.
He was involved in an auto accident that he walked out of only
to tell paramedics he was fine and to help the people in the other car.
He soon collapsed and died on the scene from what they have always
believed were internal injuries that were not apparent
until he had lost enough internal blood to cause him death.
My Aunt MaeMae was left with 6 children to raise on her own.
The oldest, Joelynn was in high school, the youngest, Russ
was I believe 18 months old.
Now to speak of this awesome aunt, MaeMae.
This woman raised not only these 6 children alone but also
helped raise every grandchild who came after.
She has always been one of the strongest women I know.
She never remarried and always made her children priority.
She ran a trophy shop from her home so she could provide
for her brood. I do not remember her complaining or crying
not one time.
Edison Chouest and his company through all these years
have always took care of my Aunt and all my first cousins.
Whatever they needed Edison Chouest and their company
provided. Even 34 some-odd years later, they still
remember my Uncle Joe and his family.
We were all so touched to think that this amazing company
has named one of their boats the
JOE GRIFFIN
Enjoy the pictures of the event.
Thanks to Uncle Darwin and Aunt Jerry who were so kind
to bring Mumsie with them when none of us Collins could
miss work to take her there.
Mumsie called last night and went on and on about
how much she enjoyed this outing and talked
of old memories as if it were yesterday.
Aunt MaeMae holding pictures of Uncle Joe
The JOE GRIFFIN
Joey and Russ the two youngest Griffin's
Aunt MaeMae, Aunt TaTa. Shana is the one on the right.
Shana is the youngest daughter of Uncle Joe and Aunt MaeMae
Enjoy your Friday and get ready for the Saints.
Rumor has it they're beginning construction of the CJ .... with the economy down, they're gonna save with a shorter name and less paint.
ReplyDeletePress here to see it in real time!!! https://youtu.be/KPv8BhCdawE
DeleteYEA AND WHEN THEY LAUNCH IT, THEY ARE GOING TO PUT HIM ON THE FLAG POLE JUST TO SEE IF ANYONE CAN SURVIVE A LAUNCHING!
ReplyDeleteTHANK LIL FOR THIS BLOG! I WAS HOPING YOU WOULD USE THE PICTURES. I CAN'T TELL EVERYONE HOW GREAT OF A MAN UNCLE JOE WAS. I ADMIRED HIM THEN AND I ADMIRE HIM STILL. I WONDER HOW AUNT MAE MAE'S LIFE WOULD HAVE BEEN IF HE LIVED? ALTHOUGH SHE HAD SUPPORT FROM MR. EDISON RAISING 6 KIDS ALONE HAD TO BE HARD BUT NEVER DID I EVER HEAR HER COMPLAIN.
LOVE TO THE GRIFFIN FAMILY!!