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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven 
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This is about a friend who passed away this morning. We taught SCUBA together, but only after he had brought me from the ranks of novice to that of an instructor. He had waited for years for a liver translplant. Before his death he established a foundation within the firefighting community for education in Organ Donations. He passed away at today at 6:00 AM. He will be greatly missed. Departed Daring and boldness, of his life was required Each day he gave to others, another small part. Promises never broken, our trust he inspired, Always thoughtful of others he led with his heart. Rarely in life, do we have the pleasure, To know such a man, ever mindful or others. Even in passing, he leaves us this treasure, Drawings from our lives, grants life to our brothers. (an acrostic poem in honor of Samuel Morgan, my friend and mentor) |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
You have my deepest sympathy, Prometheus. This is a beautifully touching tribute in your friend's honor. Very well written. Denise |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Excellent work...my condolences to you and the family. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Prometheus~ A fitting tribute - friend for friend. Condolences from this poetic community. Would be a wonderful world if we all were Organ Donor participants. Perhaps your tribute will turn on a friend to joining the Organ Donor program. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Prometheus, Wonderful tribute to a special friend. You and your friend's family are in my thoughts and prayers. It is a shame that people die waiting for others to donate organs. Nice poem. LW Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. --William Wordsworth |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
nicely written tribute to your friend...i esp like the last two lines Even in passing, he leaves us this treasure, Drawings from our lives, grants life to our brothers I hope you will soon be granted the serenity to come to terms with his death and carry on with life  regards |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Jamie, My condolences to you and yours. A wonderful tribute my friend! *hugs* Yes, I am here, but I am dead, not alive, my body goes on, my spirit has died, and I though alive, feel dead inside. "Rose Petal" |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
Jamie* This is a beautiful tribute to your friend, I can see through your words how much you loved him. I too have a dear friend painfully awaiting a liver transplant, he is only 16 but has taught me so much about life watching him fight for each day . I have just begun obtaining information on organ donation and sharing that information with the people in our community...flyers, bumper stickers, pins, etc... You don't know how important it is until you watch someone you love wait. Your poetry has spoken to my heart tonight...and I shall be resign from my non tear status...for butterflies cry rivers when their souls are touched. Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute with us, my condolences for your loss. |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
Jamie, this is just wonderful. . . a superb tribute to your mentor. . . you have created a small gem here, one that will last for all time. . . . Excellent. . . -------------------------------------------------------- That which gives light must endure burning --Victor Frankl |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
Jamie, I sympathize with you my friend. For I know what it is like to lose a friend. No words I say could help you get through this part of your life, but I have learned over my years upon this earth that life does go on. Although you will never forget him the pain will ease more and more over time. My condolences to you and his family. All my love, Jeffrey |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
perfect, jamie... wonderful wisdom and love filled tribute to your friend, and mentor you have honored him in a very touching way. I know he is proud of you. take care kind poet ... you are in my thoughts, jm What the caterpillar calls the end ... The world calls a butterfly ~LaoTzeTao~ ~Butterflies are meant to be free~ |
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Tanga Junior Member
since 2000-07-02
Posts 39BC Canada |
My arms reach out and cradle you within their fold as your friend and mentor departed and became an angel today. Blessed be Sam who left little seeds of miracles that one day will be life given to another. What a legacy that Sam, your friend and mentor, has planted. God bless Sam, his family and especially you Jamie, who loved and cared like a true friend, during this time of loss. Xtra hugss <**> |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
My sincerest sympathies for your loss Prometheus. This was such a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to you mentor and friend. Best wishes and prayers to you and his family, /Kit |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Jamie, I offer you my most heart-felt sympathies... Tragedy often strikes its deadly blow. But then it is upon us to be strong and to keep the memories alive. These memories will keep the departed souls alive in our hearts... A lovely tribute, and a fitting one too... regards, Sudhir. P.S. And rememeber these lines from a great poet... Death, be not proud, though some have called thee, Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; - John Donne |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Jamie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families and friends who will miss this wonderful soul... Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
Thanks to each of you for the sympathy and the condolensces. He was a blessing to all who knew him and left us a better world than when he arrived. Jamie Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito. - Virgil. "Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely". |
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Tanga Junior Member
since 2000-07-02
Posts 39BC Canada |
a seed ,, planted by Sam... Hugss <**> |
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