We’ll always rememberthat special smile,that caring heart,that warm embrace,you always gave us.You being therefor Mom and us,through good and bad times,no matter what.We’ll always rememberyou Dad becausethey’ll never be another oneto replace you in our hearts,and the love we will alwayshave for you.
By Tram-Tiara T. Von ReichenbachI know that no matter whatYou will always be with me.When life separates usI’ll know it is only your soulSaying goodbye to your bodyBut your spirit will be with me always.When I see a bird chirping on a nearby branchI will know it is you singing to me.When a butterfly brushes gently by me so care freelyI will know it is you assuring me you are free from pain.When the gentle fragrance of a flower catches my attentionI will know it is you reminding meTo appreciate the simple things in life.When the sun shining through my window awakens meI will feel the warmth of your love.When I hear the rain pitter patter against my window sillI will hear your words of wisdomAnd will remember what you taught me so wellThat without rain trees cannot growWithout rain flowers cannot bloomWithout life’s challenges I cannot grow strong.When I look out to the seaI will think of your endless love for your family.When I think of mountains, their majesty and magnificenceI will think of your courage for your country.No matter where I amYour spirit will be beside meFor I know that no matter whatYou will always be with me.
As we look back over timeWe find ourselves wondering …..Did we remember to thank you enoughFor all you have done for us?For all the times you were by our sidesTo help and support us …..To celebrate our successesTo understand our problemsAnd accept our defeats?Or for teaching us by your example,The value of hard work, good judgment,Courage and integrity?We wonder if we ever thanked youFor the sacrifices you made.To let us have the very best?And for the simple thingsLike laughter, smiles and times we shared?If we have forgotten to show ourGratitude enough for all the things you did,We’re thanking you now.And we are hoping you knew all along,How much you meant to us.
By Bessie Anderson StanleyThat man is a success –who has lived well, laughed often and loved much;who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love ofchildren;who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;who leaves the world better than he found it;who has never lacked appreciation of earth’s beauty or failed to express it;who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.
By Kelly HornMoments before our walk that afternoon,I realized the path ended too soon.Not long enough to hold his hand,this amazing person, this loving man.Not long enough to engage his eyesand remember his always brimming with pride.Not long enough to stand by his side,as he was by mine after every rough tide.Not long enough to laugh with him still,after every bad joke,after every tough hill.Not long enough to walk with this man,who has taught me to be the person I am.Not long enough as we walked by his wife,to thank them both for my wonderful life.In all the walks I’ve taken in my life,first as a girl and now as a wife,I’ll remember that walk I took with my fatherand always wish it could have been longer.