Some folks say that life is a game. If it is, I am certain of only one thing---at the end, the winner is not the person with the most money, the most "stuff", or the most power.~~The winners are those with the most love. So if life is a game the object of the game is to give and receive as much love as possible.~~Jeremy was a real winner in life. He was a wonderful and kind man.~~Friends from Ft. Campbell, Ky.~~R.I.P. my friend.~~Yes, friend. For if you had Jeremy as a friend, you had a true friend for life.
I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend, he referred to the dates on his tombstone from the beginning to the end.~~He noted first came the date of his birth and spoke the following date with tears, but he said, " What mattered most of all was the dash between the years."~~For that dash represents all the time he spent alive on earth, and now only those who loved him know what that little line is worth.~~For it matters not how much we own...the cars...the house...the cash...what matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.~~So think about this long and hard, are there things you'd like to change ? For we never know how much time is left that can still be arranged.~~If we could just slow down enough to consider what is true and real, and always try to understand the way other people feel.~~Be less quick to anger and show appreciation more and love people in our lives like we have never loved before.~~If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile, remembering this special dash may only last a while.~~So when your eulogy is being read with your life's actions to be rehashed, would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash.~~Stevie Coan, Louisville, Ky.
Rainbows would never be rainbows if sunshine had never met rain. No one would ever need comfort if there was no sadness and pain. But life holds both sunshine and showers, the days aren't all bright and fair. So, look through the showers for the rainbows, you'll always find hope shining there.~~ Dorothy Bowling, Louisville, Ky.
There's never a teardrop that GOD doesn't see. He knows when a sparrow falls from a tree. There's never a moment when GOD doesn't care. Never a time when he won't hear your prayers.
May you rest peacefully for the rest of eternity and live on forever in the hearts and memories of the people who loved you.~~Cora Meyer, Louisville, Ky., ( U.S.A. all the way.... )
Hero makes ultimate sacrifice. This young man made a sacrifice not for himself but for his country and people who love freedom all over the world. America will truly miss this fine young man. Godspeed to his family and thank you Mr. Gullett for making America safe.~~Ed Meyer, U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer (WWII Vet), Louisville, Ky.
Beautiful memories are wonderful things, they last till the longest day, they never wear out, never get lost, and can never be given away. To some you may be forgotten, to others a part of the past. But to those who loved you, your memory will always last.~~Nikki Coan, Louisville, Ky.
The Soldier Poem~~I was that which others did not want to be. I went where others feared to go, and did what others failed to do. I asked nothing from those who gave nothing, and reluctantly accepted the thought of eternal loneliness.....shouldI fail. I have seen the face of terror; felt the stinging cold of fear; and enjoyed the sweet taste of a moments love. I have cried, pained, and hoped....but most of all, I have lived times others would say were best forgotten. At least someday I will be able to say that I was proud of what I was....A Soldier.
Think of me as one at rest, for me you should not weep. I have no cares, no troubled thoughts, for now I am asleep.--The living breathing me that was, is now forever still, and time goes on without me as time forever will.--Those of you who liked me, I sincerely thank you all, and those of you that loved me, I thank you most of all.--It matters not of time began or if time will ever cease. I was here, I used it all, and now I am at peace.
There beside a grave she stands, a folded flag cluthched in her hands. A silent teardrop on her face, her brave young child has entered grace. She does not hear the sermon said, just memories run through her head. The child she held so long ago, the child with faith she let go. The child who heard the nations call, and in the end gave it all, without fear or thoughts of self, thoughts of freedom and little else. The bugle plays TAPS in the wind, a mournful sound it does send. A reminder to us all, that for freedom this price was paid, and her sweet young to rest was laid.~~ Thank You Spc. Gullett for Defending America and Freedom all over the world.~~To your family and friends...May GOD hold and comfort you every night for the rest of your lives.~~Norma Meyer-Coan, Louisville, Ky.
Goodbyes do not come easy. Farewell is hard at best. To part from loved ones breaks the heart and puts us to the test.~~So, long makes it no better, the tears will surely flow. It is so hard to accept that you are gone, that you had to go.~~Why did you have to leave? Everyone of us that loved you protest. As salty tears fill our eyes and pains shoot through our breasts.~~But thoughts of you linger and memories fill our minds of the times together and the pleasures we did find.~~As friends, as comrades, as family, your memory lingers friend.The joys we shared will carry us through until we meet again.
Some folks say that life is a game. If it is, I am certain of only one thing, at the end, the winner is not the person with the most money, the most "stuff ", the most power.~~The winners are those with the most love. So, if life is a game, the object of the game is to give and receive as much love as possible.~~Jeff was a true winner in life.~~May you rest in peace my friend.
The Dash.~~I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend, he referred to the dates on his tombstone from beginning to end.~~He noted that first came the date of his birth and spoke the following date with tears, but he said, "What mattered most of all was the dash between those years."~~For that dash represents all the time he spent alive on earth, and now only those who loved him know what that little line is worth.~~For it matters not how much we own...the cars...the house...the cash...what matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.~~So think about this long and hard, are there things you'd like to change ? For we never know how much time is left that can still be arranged.~~If we could just slow down enough to consider what is true and real, and always try to understand the way other people feel.~~Be less quick to anger and show appreciation more and love people in our lives like we never have loved before.~~If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile, remembering this special dash may only last a while.~~So when you eulogy is being read with your lifes actions to be rehashed, would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash.~~Ed Meyer U.S. Navy Vet (Petty Officer 1st class) WWII Veteran, Louisville, Ky.Louisville, Ky.
Chad's Motto For Life....Life is too short. Grudges are a waste of perfect hapiness. Laugh when you can. Apologize when you should and let go of what you can't change. Love deeply and forgive quickly.Take changes. Give everything and have no regrets. Life is too short to be unhappy--you have to take the good with the bad. Smile when you're sad. Love what you got and always remember what you had. Learn from your mistakes but never regret. People change and things go wrong--but always remember my love for you goes on and on !
The tide recedes but leaves bright seashells on the sand, the sun goes down but the gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops & yet it echoes on in sweet refrains.....for every joy that passes, something beautiful remains.~~Chloe CoanLouisville, Ky.
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Your sacrifice will remain in our hearts for a lifetime,