What do you do when you've done all you can. And it seems it's never enough ? And how can you smile when your heart is broken and filled with pain ? When you've given your all and it seems you can't make it through ? Well you just stand. When there's nothing left to do, you just stand.
Don't stand by my grave and weep; I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awake in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of bird's in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there. I did not die.
Our hearts are filled with memories the sound of laughter's ring. You've moved on to your rest, a place where angels sing. A land where flowers never fade, where little children play. They say love will never die...we'll meet again.
GOD gives us all a little time, that time goes by so fast. We're told it's only borrowed, we know it won't last. And then before we know it, a lifetime has unfurled. Then he takes us back to another world. But GOD is never selfish. He nurses us with love, until we meet again in His Garden up above.
When I walked through Heaven's Gates, I felt so much at home. When GOD looked down and smiled at me. From HIS Great Throne, He said, " This is eternity and all I've promised you. "
We are but skeleton and skin for the person you must look within.--John was a truly kind and caring man. He is going to be missed so very much.--His many friends in Ft. Campbell.
I quiver, I shiver. They tell me the news. I wonder why He chose you. I walk the streets remembering you. No matter what they say, it's still the same. Only you can fill the void. I know you're okay and feel no pain, but with each passing day I say a prayer asking GOD to take care of you.
you are in a place where if you could talk to us, i know you would bear witness to the Lord's name by confessing the faith without giving away to fear,please for us here on earth that we may be bold in faith,in preaching be with adoration and respect for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.I will say Lord please comfort her family.Sandie
I thought I'd felt pain before, until I got that call, the worst moment of my life, which sadly ended all.--My heart is breaking, splitting in two, John my life's not complete, as part of it was you.--I sit heredreaming, living a lie, hoping that you would come home again, that you really didn't die.--As time goes on, it's harder every day, you don't know what you got, until it's gone away.--John, Please be waiting, at the big, bright, pearly gates, I'll keep our memories, until we meet again.--It's now time to say goodbye, so slowly close your eyes, I wish you all the best, now it's time for rest.
If we could have one more day. we'd tell you all we didn't say. we'd tell you how much we love you dear, and how much we wish you were here. And when our saddest days are done. One day we'll look and see the sun. Maybe see a bright blue sky or a river gently flowing by. Thoughts of you will ease our pain. We'll remember you and smile again. In Loving Memory of John. Your Family and Friends miss you so very much. One day we'll all again be in touch ( with each other).
Though your smile is gone forever, and your hand we cannot touch, still we have so many memories, of the ones we loved so much. Your memory is our keepsake, with which we'll never part, GOD has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.
If Heaven had a phone ? I can not dial your number, I can't get through to you, I called the Operator, she did all that she could do.~~ There is no code to Heaven, I can not place the call, no numbers left to try, I reckon I've tried them all.~~If Heaven had a phone, I'd ring you every day, If Heaven had a phone, there's things I wanna say.~~Tell you that I love you, miss you since you went away, and how much I prayed to GOD, that he could let you stay.~~Oh John, if Heaven had a phone there's things I want to know, things I want to tell you, how do you feel ?, should I stay or go ?~~ Are you looking over to me ? Do you see me cry a tear ? Questions I want to ask ? Answers I need to hear.~~If Heaven had a phone, I'd ring you evry day, my life has had no meaning since the day GOD took you away. I only know sadness, more tears again today.~~ Maybe one day I'll smile without you, until then I will cry, one day the sun may shine for me, like it did for you and I.~~My life was for tomorrow, now my life is yesterday, I cannot face this world alone, please show me the way.~~If Heaven had a phone, I'd ring you every day, If Heaven had a phone, I'd hear your voice, know you're okay.~~I just want to speak to Heaven, please do you have a direct line, Operator says no number, but your loved one says their doing fine.
My Dearest Family don't cry for me. To walk this earth wasn't meant to be. I'm in GOD'S house you see. I watch over you every day. I know you love me in a very special way. You wanted me healthy and whole, so you had to let me go. You will get to see me every day as you look at all that has past your way. You will know what you do is right, when you look to the sky on a clear star filled night. I will be the star that is shining so bright. I love you all so much.--Good Night.
The measure of a man...Not: " How did he die?" but " How did he live ? " Not: " What did he gain ? "but " What did he give ?" Not: " What was his station ? " but " Had he a heart ?" Not: " What was his shrine ? " Nor " What was his creed ?" but " Had he befriended those really in need ? " Not: " What did the piece in the paper say ?" but " How many were sorry when he passed away ?" " Was he always ready with a kind word or good cheer, to bring back a smile or banish a tear ? " These are the units to measure the worth of a man as a man, regardless of birth.
Keep my memory with you, for memories never die; I will be there for you, when you look across the sky.~~I will be there in the clouds, in the birds that fill the air; in the beauty of a fragrant rose, you will find my memory there.~~You will feel me in the tenderness, of a tiny baby's touch; you will hear me if you listen, in the twilight's gentle hush.~~When your hearts are heavy, and you feel you are alone; just reach down deep inside of you, for your heart is now my home.~~I will always be with you, I will never go away; for I will live on in your hearts, forever and a day.
I would like to say thank you-not only for your dedication, but also for the ultimate sacrifice for your country. You make me proud to be from Richmond Indiana. I know you saw the beautiful processional when they brought you home from above, I just hope that you could feel it. GodspeedTo the family-I am so sorry for your loss and I hope that you can find comfort in eachother and the support of your friends and family in the community.
They say that hearts don't really break. Dear GOD that isn't true. The day you took John away, our hearts just broke in two.--John will be missed by family and friends alike. He was not one of a million. He was one in a million.
Remember me when the flowers bloom early in the Spring. Remember me on the sunny days in the fun that Summer brings.--Remember me in the Fall as you walk through leaves of gold. And in the Wintertime--Remember me in the stories that are told.--But most of all remember each day-right from the start. I will be forever near for I live within your heart.
Please remember the good times we had. When you do, you won't be so sad. I am always with you and never far away. I'm in every thought you have every single day. I know your tears will still fall, you do miss me after all. I am so happy and free. I am now with Jesus, where I need to be.
Each life is a miracle, that changes the world. And leaves it a better place than before.--John will be remembered forever by his family, friends and those he touched with his generous spirit and warm smile.--Kevin Smith, Ft. Campbell, Ky.
Grief never ends, but it changes. It's a passage not a place to stay. The sense of loss must give away if we're to value the life that was lived. Grief is not a sign of weakness, or a lack of faith, it is the price of love.--Janice Kinley, Louisville, Ky.
What can I say we have so many memories.... so many things to look back on. I learned so much from you, gained so much. I loved the way you made me laugh, I hated the way you made me cry but most of all what I hated most is when we had to say good-bye.--Your Friend Debbie
I Can Dream....There's no fairy godmother to make my wish come true. No genie in a bottle to bring me to you. No prayer on a fallen star. No magic potion in a jar. But, I can dream and when I do, I dream that I'm there with you.
Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears still flow, what it meant to lose you; no one will ever know.--Dedicated in John's memory with his family in mind.--
I am sorry for your loss. John is a beautiful angel. They come into our lives for just a short time and leave us with footprints on our hearts that are deep and lasting. They love us with a love that is sent from GOD and teach us what true, unconditional and pure love is.--May the days be short until you meet your angel again.--Genetta Griffin, Louisville, Ky.
I am trying to face the hours trying to make it through, I was right when I said, There's nobody quite like you, as life goes by without you, and the days turn into years they hold a thousand memories and a million silent tears.
When a loved one dies, life crumbles to earth. All the thing we own appears of little worth. Ambition has no meaning, even pride does not exist, for each thought and emotion centers around the one so missed. We must not spoil a memory because we are bereft, living out in bitterness the years we have left. For life goes on whatever happens, just as destiny is designed because no one knows why one is taken and the other is left behind.~~Cordie Griffin, Louisville, Ky.
Rainbows would never be rainbows if sunshine had not 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.
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.~~ Chloe Coan, Louisville, Ky.
Although I never met you in person, I feel like I did. Your presence was strong in life and will continue on. God bless you and your family, ease the pain and let them savor the joy of having had you in their life. I am honored and awed by your commitment to our freedom. You are a hero of heroes.
I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peep. I could see you had been crying, you found it hard to sleep.--I talked to you softly as you brushed away a tear, " It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."--I was with you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea, you were thinking of the many times, you spent time with me.--I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore. I longed to carry your parcels, I wish I could do more.--I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care. I want to reassure you, that I'm not lying there.--I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key. I gently put my hand on you; I smiled and said, " it's me." --You looked so very tired and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there. it's possible for me to be so near you everyday. To say to you with certainty, " I never went away." You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.--The day is over...I smile and watch you yawning and say " Good night, God Bless, I'll see you in the morning."--And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide, I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand side by side.--I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see. Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.--Till we meet again, I will miss all of you everyday.--Love John.
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 most of all.--It matters not if time began or if time will ever cease, I was here, I used it all and now I am at peace.
Timmy you are truly my hero. I will always love you and my promise to you is that I will always take care of mom, Jackie, Tommy, Mike, Shayna and little Riley. You will never be forgotten. To the family- You know I love you too and you are all very dear to my heart and while it is breaking because there is nothing that I can do to make the pain go away, just know that I am here for anythiny that you need. I Love you all.
Did you know that an eagle knows when a storm is approaching long before it breaks ?-- The eagle will fly to some high spot and wait for the winds to come. When the storm hits, it sets its wings so that the wind will pick it up and lift it above the storm. --The eagle does not escape the storm. It simply uses the storm to lift it higher. It rises on the winds that bring thestorm.--When the storms of life come upon us-and all of us will experience them-we can rise above them by setting our minds and beliefs toward GOD. The storms do not have to overcome us. we can allow GOD's power to lift us above them.--GOD enables us to ride the winds of the storm that brings sickness, tragedy and disappointment in our lives. We can soar above the storms.--Remember it is not the burdens of life that weigh us down, it is how we handle them.--William E. Meyer, U.S. Army Sgt., from Louisville, Ky.
Although I may smile and tell you I'm fine, when you ask me how I am since he died. Just take a look at the grief in my eyes and see that I'm crying inside... And if I should say, " That I don't need your help" or make excuses to spend time apart, see that I'm hurting and feel my pain, and know this is breaking my heart. When I laugh and joke and say "I'm okay', as long as you try your best to understand; ignore the mask--it's all an act. Please reach out and take my hand. Sometimes it is easier to say that " I am fine" than admit that my heart is broken. Although on the outside it may seem I'm okay, there is so much that remains unspoken! -- Submitted with John's grieving family in mind.--May GOD hold and comfort you tonight and each night for the rest of your lives.--Angie, Ft. Campbell, Ky.
Etched in our memories, to hold and treasure, are experiences we have known, those you gave in your kindness & love to all those you loved, and oh John, we are richer by far to have held you a short moment ( in time) than to never, have held you at all.
Rememberinbg you is easy, we do it every day; but there is an ache within our hearts that will never go away.-- Ft. Campbell, Ky. 101st Airborne Division Soldiers.
People try to help me and everyone's so kind. But no one matter what they say to me I always seem to find, I start to get upset again. They can see it in my face, I wonder how they'd handle it if they were in my place. They look at me with sympathy, in a caring sort of way, I thank them and attempt a smile as I walk away. The tears start welling up again, every time it's the same, I simply fall to pieces at the mention of your name.--Submitted with Sgt. Aragon's Family in mind.--
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You left behind our broken hearts and happy memories too.... But we never wanted memories, we only wanted you.