Spreading my Grandpa's Ashes with a Shotgun

Published on September 17, 2011
Duration: 2:03

This video documents a unique memorial service where a family uses custom-loaded 20-gauge shotgun shells containing ashes to honor their grandfather, Vernon. The ritual involves firing the shells from a double-barrel shotgun, with multiple family members participating in the tribute. It highlights a deeply personal way to celebrate the life of a sportsman and race fan.

Quick Summary

A family honored their grandfather Vernon, a sportsman, by loading his ashes into 20-gauge shotgun shells. These custom shells were fired from a double-barrel shotgun in a unique memorial tribute, with multiple family members participating.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Honoring Grandpa Vernon
  2. 00:57Father's Memorial Shotgun Tribute
  3. 01:13Eric's Tribute Shots
  4. 01:22Cousin Jeremy Joins Memorial Firing
  5. 01:46Final Ash Scattering Shots

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the family honor their grandfather Vernon's memory?

The family honored Vernon, an avid sportsman, by loading some of his cremated ashes into 20-gauge shotgun shells and firing them from a double-barrel shotgun as a unique memorial tribute.

What type of shotgun was used for the memorial?

A side-by-side double-barrel shotgun was used for the memorial tribute. The custom-loaded 20-gauge shells containing ashes were fired from this firearm.

Who participated in the memorial shotgun tribute?

Eric, his father, and his cousin Jeremy all participated in firing the shotgun shells loaded with Vernon's ashes, taking turns to honor his memory.

What was unique about the shotgun shells used?

The shotgun shells were unique because they were custom-loaded with the cremated ashes of the family's grandfather, Vernon, intended for a memorial scattering.

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