Outpouring
I posted about Antonio Basco Wednesday so here’s the latest.
At first, it seemed like Margie Reckard’s funeral would be a small affair.
The 63-year-old, who was killed when a gunman opened fire in an El Paso Walmart this month, left behind few relatives, and none live in El Paso. Her husband, Antonio Basco, had no other family and invited anyone to show up.
Elodia Perches, co-owner of La Paz Faith–Perches Funeral Home, said the funeral home has received more than 400 flower arrangements so far.
One local florist said her business delivered more than 50 arrangements, with orders coming in from New York and Michigan. One of those arrangements came from the family of a victim of the Sandy Hook shooting.
“I’ve been in business over 30 years,” Sandy Blanco, owner of Debbie’s Bloomers, told CNN. “I’ve never seen any outpouring so beautiful, and an outpouring as large as this.”
Basco has Parkinson’s.
My grandfather had Parkinson’s. When my grandmother died, he was fortunate my father was around to take care of him. I hope someone is able to help Basco. I’m glad so many showed their support…more than just thoughtsandprayers. I wish I could have gone, but El Paso is a long way. Still, it would have been a great excuse for missing a meeting!