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Larry C
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In Memory
By Larry Chadwick
Remembering


Death is nothing but one’s fate,
For some it’s early, for others it’s late.
It matters little after you are gone,
But painful to those who must live on.

So don’t forget to live your dash,
Because too soon you will be ash.
Remember today as if it were your last,
For it isn’t very long before we all are past.

Memories are made by how you live,
They have more value when you learn to give.
So think of others before your life is gone,
And they’ll be proud to carry your memory on.

May 18, 2004



If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

© Copyright 2004 Larry Chadwick - All Rights Reserved
Marge Tindal
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1 posted 2004-05-18 09:00 PM


Larry~
You touch such a tender memory with this~
Your heart is showing and it's a beautiful thing~

Ginger Michelle would smile ... and I'm sure she is~
Bless you~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

noles1@totcon.com

Susan
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2 posted 2004-05-18 09:30 PM


It is truth when said our legacy is left to those we touch, and in such, our memory  of being is not lost.  Nicely said.

Susan

The whole of the Universe resides within each individual heart.

Bonnie j
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3 posted 2004-05-18 09:50 PM


So many times when a soul dies. We remember the name and not the face. Sometimes I wonder what will be the memories when I am no more. Will I be one of remembered name's with no recollection of the face. And who that person behind the face?
Good One.
BonBon

Nan
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4 posted 2004-05-18 09:56 PM


May your daughter rest in God-given peace... And may you live as peacefully, dear sir... You're an amazing man, Larry...
Titia Geertman
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5 posted 2004-05-18 09:57 PM



Time may fly like thunder storms
Two years already passed away
But I can tell you Larry Chadwick
Still feel her spirit each shining day

Titia

Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

Martie
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6 posted 2004-05-18 10:08 PM


Larry

Thank you for this beautiful message.  She is so very proud of you!  

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7 posted 2004-05-18 10:11 PM


beautiful and true!
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8 posted 2004-05-18 10:15 PM


When we hurt, sometimes our most sacred tears stay hidden
and the heart cannot express all the pain that it feels inside.
I know the words said to us often pale in the shadow of grief...
I want you to know my thoughts and prayers are still with you and Nancy Lee.
May you be comforted with the belief that each time we remember,
we meet again with those we love,
for the heart never forgets.

And we here at Passions will never ever forget
Larry Chadwick's daughter...Ginger Michelle.

~Heart Hugs, Nancy Lee~

pictureme
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9 posted 2004-05-18 10:37 PM


Dearest Larry,
Haiku.....
(Love ends where it begins
February 19, 1974 – May 18, 2002)
*
Your daughter loves. You
love your daughter's love. Ever-
Lasting-Unending.
*****************
In honor of you and her
Live on!
pictureme

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10 posted 2004-05-18 10:40 PM


"So don’t forget to live your dash"

so she taught you, as you teach us...

'tis a legacy.

solemn hugs my friend.


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11 posted 2004-05-18 10:42 PM


Hello Larry

So very beautiful and so heartfelt were your words.  I have no doubt that Ginger would be so very proud of her father.

It's so nice to see you again.

Take care.....Sue

I am in motion
I am blue
Love is an ocean
I'm anchored in you
- Shawn Mullins

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12 posted 2004-05-18 11:06 PM


Your words are as wise as ever.
I've missed them and you, so much!!

Warm hugs,  Larry dear~

HopeS
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13 posted 2004-05-19 12:57 PM


beautiful , touching and heartfelt , I shall remember your wonderful daughter through your words
Hope

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14 posted 2004-05-19 01:02 AM


LarryC -- A great reminder and so well done!  
JamesMichael
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15 posted 2004-05-19 01:06 AM


Nice writing Larry...James
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16 posted 2004-05-19 01:38 AM


Beautiful message, so very touching...

Maree .

The clouds never expect it when it rains, but the sea, changes colour, but the sea, does not change.
~Stevie Nicks~

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17 posted 2004-05-19 01:46 AM


A heart hug to a wonderful man and a wonderful family.  She smiles I just know it, in pride and love.
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Charisma
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19 posted 2004-05-19 07:21 AM


thank you for sharing

((hugs))
Charisma

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20 posted 2004-05-19 11:12 AM



She continues to live
through your smiles...

Larry C
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21 posted 2004-05-19 07:52 PM


Marge,
I won't ever forget your kindnesses. Thank you.


Susan,
A legacy is a wonderful thing to leave behind. Thank you.


BonBon,
Now who could forget you or your face. And thank you.


Nan,
Your thoughts are so very kind. Thank you.


Titia,
You have always been faithfully supportive. Thank you.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Larry C
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22 posted 2004-05-19 07:56 PM


Martie,
Thank you. I appreciate your caring.

Dawn,
You are sweet, thanks.

Nancy Lee,
No indeed, the heart never forgets. You're the best. Thank you.


pictureme,
How very kind you are. Thank you.


Karen,
Your solemn hugs are heartfelt and heart warming. Thank you dear friend.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Larry C
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23 posted 2004-05-19 08:00 PM


Sue,
I think of you and your dad often. Thank you for remembering.


Lori dear~
How it warms my heart to see you here. I do miss you indeed. And think of you often. I pray all is well. Thank you sweet friend.


Hope,
You do indeed live up to your name. How kind of you. Thanks.

iliana,
Well, thank you. It is much appreciated.

James,
To a cool romantic, thank you.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Larry C
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24 posted 2004-05-19 08:04 PM


Maree,
I see your hug and raise you two. Thanks for your kindness.
  X's2

Sharon,
It was indeed the 18th and how I think of you so often. Though I must confess partially because I am so jealous of where you live. Thanks for being such a dear friend.

Chris,
I'll take the hug absolutely any time. Thanks for being there.


Charisma,
You picked your name so very well. And thank you for caring.


Decaflame,
In large part because of encouragement like yours. Thanks.

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

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