Adam Clyde Weaver

Adam Weaver, 35, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee due to complications from pneumonia. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Upper Ross Park in Pocatello, Idaho, with military rites provided by the Pocatello Veterans Honor Guard.

The following are two short stories about Adam's life, written by him for school assignments.

THE PATH TO MY EAGLE
I think that my greatest achievement to date is my Eagle Scout award. When I was younger, reaching the rank of Eagle was something that I always wanted. When I was earning my Eagle, I was going everywhere, like camp Little Lemhi, the mountains, and my house. I had been trying to receive my Eagle from 1987 until 1990. My project (and friends' projects) required me to perform service projects, a few of them were painting ball field bleachers, planting eighty-six trees, and even building goose nest platforms. With the help of my family, friends, great leaders and others I was well on y way along the path to achieving my Eagle. They told me never to give up. I have never had to work so hard for something that I wanted so much. I got discouraged during the road to my Eagle because I had so many things to do along the way. I had so many people counting on me I did not want to let them down. I persevered and never gave up. When I finally achieved my Eagle, my leaders were very happy for me. I was very happy for myself in that I had done it, something I had wanted my whole life. I think that when someone sees me with my Eagle, they see someone who knows how to work extremely hard.

DEAR MOM & DAD,
I remember when I was eight years old coming home from school. When I came in the door, my mom was sitting on the couch crying. She told me I was not going to be able to stay with her anymore. I felt pain, and emptiness because I was going to be taken away from my mom, the only mom that I had ever known. When I was leaving, I looked back one last time to see her crying profusely. I got into the car and slowly drove away. When I got to my destination, I got out and you were there to comfort me. I know that I was stubborn, but you gave me love, something that I really needed right then. I felt a little bit better after this.

I also remember the day that my mom died. I was in the kitchen doing the dishes when you asked me to come into the living room. I went down and sat down on the chair, and then you said that my mom had passed away. I was very sad, I almost ran out of the house. I was there and you came over and comforted me. I know that we were both crying. I remember that you went with me to the funeral and gave me a shoulder to cry on, and you were always there for me. You have always been there for me. I know that I have not been the best kid to live with, but you never gave up on me, and I will forever be grateful. Don't ever forget how much I love you.
With Love,
Adam Weaver