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gheber
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0 posted 2002-12-08 08:22 PM




Beneath this rock there lies a man, who always gave his best
In the minds of those he leaves behind, it’s clear he passed the test
He was kind and he was honest, he worked hard for every dime
He met his maker knowing, that he had always found the time

To teach us right from wrong, and in the world to earn our place
And that the only way to beat the devil, is to meet him face to face
And your worth will not be measured, by what you drive or where you live
But by the person that you choose to be, when you have nothing else to give

Of all the roles a man must play, before they lay him in the ground
Husband, Father, Brother, Son, were the only ones he’d found
That made him feel like he was doing, what he was put on Earth to do
He never cared what people thought, to his own heart he was true

But in the end he could be proud, of the man he had become
Faithful husband, loving father, caring brother, grateful son
Faithful husband, loving father, caring brother, grateful son
He rests in peace here knowing, all there was to do is done.


© Copyright 2002 Gerry E. Heber - All Rights Reserved
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Gaia
1 posted 2002-12-08 11:40 PM


Gerry, this is a wonderful eulogy for someone who obviously made a quality lasting impression on you. A family member?
Aenimal
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2 posted 2002-12-09 12:51 PM


Beautiful words, a wonderful tribute to a man of honour. The words of a seasoned and talented writer afterall.
passing shadows
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3 posted 2002-12-09 03:03 PM


nice tribute, nice ending, I love this one.
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