Before we get started on the trip articles and more background.
This is copy of my Dad’s obituary that appeared in the Washington Post in 2010.
May 22 2010:
MACKER, William J.
WILLIAM J. MACKER (Age 85)
On Saturday, May 22, 2010, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Patricia F. Macker; father of Ann Marie Macker, John (Nancy) Macker, Margaret (Wayne) Jaquith, Mary Kay (Mark) Gillespie, Patricia (John) Winter, William Macker, Joseph (Sandra) Macker; brother of Evelyn Macker and the late Harold, Sarah, Katherine and Carrie. Also survived by 19 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Bill was a WW II Veteran who landed on Omaha Beach the morning of June 6, 1944 (D-Day), served in 5 major campaigns, and received the Presidential Unit Citation. He worked for PEPCO, retiring after 39 years of service.
But this is how I like to remember him. Smiling and enjoying the small moments. He deserved those moments. God Bless you Dad.
