Robert Adam - 1933 - 2008

It was with great sadness that we learned right after the Yanchak Reunion, that my Grandfather's baby brother, Robert Adam, lost his battle with Cancer on October 4th, 2008.

Uncle Bob was a very influential figure in my life, even if he didn't know it.

He took over my Great-Grandfather's machine shop, and turned into a manufacturing/fabrication shop.

He always loved doing innovative things, and he took that skill with him when he joined the US Navy.

After returning from the service, he continued his work at the machine shop, and was awarded 3 patents fromt he US Patent office.

A "tight-lipped" man - hardly ever complanied. Did what he loved, and loved what he did.

Uncle Bob was buried with Military Honors for the US Navy, in Okeene, OK. My parents and I attended the services.

Above is the bugler playing taps, and the presentation of the flag to my cousin Laurie.

We also spent time with other family members, and more of that will be described later.

Rest in Peace Uncle Bob, we will miss you.

The 13th Annual Yanchak Reunion

Well... we went from the German side with my grandafther, to the Polish side with Yanchak Family Reunion (for more info you can click on http://www.yanchak.com/)

My Mother - Patricia Yanchak Adam (pictured right) has nutured and planned these events, and they have grown to such a size, I suggested to her that we get a bigger hall. This year we did, and it was much more comfortable.

I put the the full resources of Micha-Angel Productions to use, and my good video buddy and family member - Jonetta Barnett (pictured on the left with her daughter) and her husband Elvin also contributed greatly to the capturing of the prayer service that we celebrated. Thanks Jonetta & Elvin!!

I also got the chance to do an imprmptu photo session for my cousin Kristin Yanchak Vance, and her newborn son, the youngest of the Yanchak tree - Jacob. (pictured right)

After a long day, it was obvious that everyone was pretty tired...as my father demonstrates on the left... (Sorry Pop... I couldn't resist. :) )