when timothy enlistedn the navy, he says their greatest joy was betting on the big gave. >> though he owe me $50. >> reporter: it was their dream to attend the game together day but irvin's life changed on august 21st of last year. >> he was presume ed missing. >> reporter: it was headed to singapore when it collided with a merchant vessel trapping tens sailinside. >> i got up at in5:30 in this g because that's when we got the meage. i just got on me knees and said a prayer. >> reporter: the pain and emptiness still lingers a year later but his grandparents say they feel closer to tim here at arlington national cemetery where he was burie with full annors. >> i wt to go over there and tell me him that then washingto capitals finally won the stanley cup. >> reporter: it hasn't been easy. >> everywhere go, i wear it in his honor. >> reporter: his grandparents know that one day they'll seem again. >> he's always with us. always. >> beautiful piece. beautiful people. >> timothy's mother was in japan where they held a special ceremony toonor the ten fallen sailors. here is a look at the dr