Miscellaneous Content, Pete Rietkerk Sr.

In Memory of Pete Rietkerk Sr.

Video September 3, 2018 Peter Rietkerk Leave a comment

Here is the final video that I’ve completed for my dad, Pete Rietkerk Sr. I had to divide this into two parts due to the size and length, about 50 minutes in total. Dad had a few items tucked away in a small lock box, including some photos, badges, and newspaper clippings, which I am including in these videos. I have also included several video clips and photos that have not been shared yet. May his memory live on, and enjoy these videos!

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PART 1

PART 2

Miscellaneous Content, Pete Rietkerk Sr.

Dad’s tree planting

Video April 22, 2017 Peter Rietkerk 1 Comment

A portion of my dad’s remains are being used to cultivate a “Teddy Bear” Southern Magnolia tree. We planted the tree on August 17, 2016 following his military memorial service, on the deck overlooking the Pacific where he enjoyed many sunsets. Here are some highlights from the tree planting.

Pete Rietkerk Sr.

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Military Funeral, Pete Rietkerk Sr.

Dad’s military memorial service

Video January 17, 2017 Peter Rietkerk Leave a comment

Full military honors and committal for my dad, Pete Rietkerk Sr., at Riverside National Cemetery (RNC) in California on August 17, 2016. This piece includes drone coverage of the cemetery, as well as excerpts from video taken during Veterans Day 2015. RNC is the 2nd largest national cemetery in the nation, and also the busiest. My dad was an Army veteran, who served during the Vietnam era in the 60’s. He ended up as a specialist level 4, and although he never saw action in Vietnam, he honorably served our nation as part of a 6-year commitment (2 years active duty and 4 years reserve):

Sandia Base, New Mexico 1963
Seneca Army Depot, New York 1963-1965
US Army Reserve 1965-1969

This video is a tribute not only to my dad’s service but to all veterans of the US Armed Forces.

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Birthday, Pete Rietkerk Sr.

Dad’s birthday montage

Video July 31, 2016 Peter Rietkerk Leave a comment

Thought I would string together some video clips taken at recent bdays for Pete Rietkerk Sr. Some of these clips have not seen the light of day, and are long overdue for a showing. We started having “themed” birthdays for dad starting back in 2013.

2013 – “Forever 21” / Spanish theme
2015 – Wine theme
2016 – Starbucks theme

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