Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
GOD sent me down a ray of hope and it has broken through. Tomorrow is a brand new day and I can start anew. The forecast is for sunny skies with not a cloud in sight. So I'm getting a pair of shades and walking in his light. I'm packing up my yesterdays and leaving them behind. To run off with Joy and Love and Hope and my new found Peace of mind. So, Mr. Despair don't look for me when tomorrow's day is done. I'm putting down roots in this place I found called GOD's Garden in the Sun.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
Like a comet blazing across the eveening sky. GONE TOO SOON.--Like a rainbow fading in the twinkling of an eye. GONE TOO SOON. -- Shiny and sparkly and splendidly bright. HERE ONE DAY. GONE ONE NIGHT. --Like the loss of sunlight on a cloudy afternoon. GONE TOO SOON. -- Like a castle built upon a sandy beach.-- GONE TOO SOON. -- Like a perfect flower that is just beyond your reach. GONE TOO SOON. -- Born to amuse, to inspire, to delight. HERE ONE DAY. GONE ONE NIGHT.-- Like a sunset dying with the rising moon. GONE TOO SOON.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
I want to leave you something better than words or sounds. Love doesn't die, people do. So when all that's left of me is love, give me away. I'll see you at Home in Heaven.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
When you look into the sky and see a shining star, think of me and send a kiss, I'm never very far. --When you see the moonlight dancing on the sea, feel a kiss brush on your cheek, that's a kiss from me.--When the sun is bright on the fields and there's flowers everywhere, if you'll look a little closer you'll see me over there. --When the snow is falling hard and sparkling on the ground, feel the flakes on your face and know I'm around. -- When you see a glistening raindrop or the grass all covered in dew, don't let your heart feel heavy, just remember " I LOVE YOU. "--Sending you all of my love JOHN. xoxoxoxoxoxox
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
My Dearest Loved Ones, please listen to me. As I take time to write. I see family and friends struggling daily. Their pain is such a fight... All of us who have gone on and left the rest of you behind...We're OK, I promise...Heaven is beautiful, and GOD is kind.~~You used to tell me one day GOD would call and take you home. You told me you'd make me strong so I would stand tall when alone.~~ But things happen sometimes, that does not go in our plans. I wasn't scared, When GOD held out his hand. I didn't want to leave you. I didn't have time to question why ?~~ I've watched daily, I know your heart was broken in two. But, GOD really needed me because my earthly life was through.~~I'm always alongside you...I smile and touch your hair. I whisper " I LOVE YOU," you just can't see me there.~~I'm the one who gently touches you on the shoulder when you're sad. I'm happy now that you finally found GOD again, and are no longer mad.~~Tell everyone for me that all of us in Heaven are okay. GOD had plans for our lives when He called us home that day.~~I love you, I always will, and remember I'm not far away. We're going to be together when GOD calls out your name.~~ Love John ~~
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
Safely Home... I am home in Heaven dear ones; Oh, so happy and bright. There is perfect joy and beauty in His everlasting light.~~ All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, safely home at last.~~Did you wonder why I so calmly trod The Valley Of Shade ? Oh, but Jesus' love illuminated every dark and fearful glade.~~ And He came Himself to meet me on that way so hard to tread; And with Jesus' arm to lean on, could I have no doubt or dread ? ~~ Then you must not grieve sorely, for I Love You dearly still; Try to look beyond Earth's Shadows, pray to trust our Father's will.~~There is work still waiting for you. So you must not idly stand. Do it now while life remains. You shall rest in Jesus' Land.~~ When that work is completed, He will gently call you home; Oh, the rapture of the meeting, Oh, the joy to see you come.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
My Friend John was wise beyond his years. When we were in High School he often gave this advise--Be yourself.--Why would you want to be someone else. When you could be better being yourself. Why pretend to be someone you are not when you have something they haven't got.-- Cheating yourself of the life you have to live deprives others of that only you can give. You have much more to offer by just being you than walking in someone else's shoes. -- Trying to live the life of another is a mistake, it is a masquerade; nothing more than a fake. Be yourself and let your qualities shine through. Others will love you more for just being you. -- Remember that GOD loves you just as you are. To HIM you are already a bright shining star. Family and friends will love you more too if you spent more time practicing just being you. ~~ John you will be missed so very much. Thank You for letting me see the true secret of life.~~Dee
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
Final Inspection. The Soldier stood and faced GOD which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining just as bright as his brass. ~~" Step forward you Soldier, How shall I deal with you ? Have you always turned the other cheek ? To My Church have you been true ? "~~ The Soldier squared his shoulders and said " No, LORD I guess I ain't. Because those of who carry guns can't always be a Saint." ~~ I've had to work on Sundays and at times my talk was tough, and sometimes I've been violent, because the world is awfully rough. ~~ But, I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep. Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills got just to steep. ~~ And I never passed a cry for help though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes GOD forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears. ~~ I know I don't deserve a place among the people here. They never wanted me around except to calm their fears. ~~ If you a place for me here, LORD, it needn't be grand, I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, " I'll understand ! " ~~ There was silence all around the Throne where Saints had often trod as the Soldier waited quietly for the Judgement of his GOD.~~ " Step forward now, you Soldier, you've borne your burden well. Walk peacefully on Heaven's Streets, you've done your time in Hell."
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
Freedom isn't Free.-- I watched the flag pass by one day, it fluttered in the breeze. A young Soldier saluted it, and then stood at ease. -- I looked at him in uniform so young, so tall, so proud with hair cut square and eyes alert he'd stand out in a crowd.-- I thought how many men like him had fallen through the years. How many had fallen on foreign soil ? How many Mother's tears ? -- How many Pilot's plane shot down ? How many foxholes were soldiers graves ? No - FREEDOM isn't Free.-- I heard the sound of TAPS one night when everything was still. I listened to the Bugler play and felt a sudden chill. --I wondered just how many times that TAPS meant "Amen. " When a flag had draped a cofffin of a brother or friend. -- I thought of all the children, mothers and wives, of fathers, sons sisters, brothers, and husbands with interrupted lives. -- I thought about a graveyard at the edge of town, John that you wouldn't see. Of all the graves of Fallen Soldiers. No FREEDOM isn't FREE.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
I saw her from a distance as she walked up to the wall. In her hand she held some flowers as her tears began to fall and she took out pen and paper and she looked up to Heaven and the words she said were these.....She said, LORD my boy was special to me and OH, I'd love to see him one more time to see, all I have is memories and moments to recall.-- So LORD could you tell him, he's more than a name on a wall....She said, he really missed his family and being home on all the special days and he died for GOD and Country in a place so far away. -- I remember just a little boy playing war since three but LORD this time I know, he's not coming home to me.-- And she said, LORD my boy was special and he meant so much to me and Oh I'd love to see him but I know it just can't be. So, I thank you for the memories and the moments to recall.-- But LORD could you tell him, he's more than a name on a wall.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
Thank You Soldier ! -- The uniform that you adorn, a piece of our heritage proudly worn. Doing what you have to do, serving our nation brave and true.You put your life on the line to protect this simple life of mine. Our Country will stand behind you as one, for our colors do not run. The proud and courageous are but a few. Our hearts and thanks go out to you! -- Corkie Kinsley, Louisville, Ky.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
The Eagle Flies. Yes I'm an American, I will not run from fear. I won't forget the founding fathers or the freedom which I hold dear.-- We live free or die. That is just our way. Our hands are now joined as one, across the U.S.A. -- The Eagle flies once again to protect this great and noble land. You'll never see these colors run, and united we shall stand. -- Brothers and sisiters that we have lost will not have died in vain. Terrorist may have hurt our nest, but the Eagle remains. -- Bob Bowling U.SArmy Veteran ( WWII and Korean War), Louisville, Ky.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
TAPS.--TAPS the most beautiful bugle call, known as the most eloquent of all.--Not only to signal the day is done, but to say goodbye, to a comrade, brother or son.--A melody so hauntingly profound, a piercing yet peaceful sound.--Sounded over every soldiers grave, to honor those who were so brave.--Soldiers raise their hands to their caps, saluting the fallen as the bugler plays TAPS.--Rifles are fired into the sky, to say farewell to another American G. I.--Listening to the bugle play, reminds us of the price they had to pay.--The sound is bittersweet, letting go of a hero, to someday again meet.-- Nothing is more touching perhaps, or can render emotion like the sound of TAPS.--You can hear the bugle weep, where men of valor sleep.--Tears from a bugle fall, as TAPS is played, for the heroes who gave their all.-- Ed Meyer U.S. Navy Veteran WWII, Louisville, Ky.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
Understand.... I Understand why you joined the Army. You said," you wanted to make a difference."I understand why you went to bootcamp. You said "it would make you stronger." I understand why you answered that call. You said," because it was your job." I understand why you went to that foreign land. You said," it was to fight for your Country" But what I don't understand is why you had to die ? You came to me one night in my dreams and said " Because I died for your Freedom."
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
They say that there is a reason. They say that time will heal. But neither time nor reason will change the way I feel. For no one knows the heartache that lies beyond the smiles. No one knows how many times I have broken down and cried. I want to tell you something so there won't be any doubt. You're so wonderful to think of but so hard to live without.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
Heaven's Heroes... Don't cry for me as I lie in repose, dying for Freedom is what I chose.-- There isn't any pain or suffering anymore, because I've just walked through Heaven's Door.--Here everything is brand new, I'm with my sisters and brothers, who were proud to die for Freedom too.--As you stand before me don't weep, it is just my body that is asleep.--My spirits soars high above, where I'm surrounded by Angels and GOD'S Love.--Thank you for the respects you pay, I just want you to know, I've gone home today.--My job here on Earth is done, and my new life in Heaven has just begun.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
Thank You. I can't shake every hand. I can't put flowers on every grave. I can't console every family member. But I can say Thank You.-- You have given me the freedom I enjoy today. Your blood was shed in place of mine. Your family grieved so mine could rejoice. All I can say is Thank You.--There are no words big enough. There is not a hug strong enough. There is not a smile wide enough. All I can offer is Thank You.--You are my hero. You are in my thoughts. You are in my prayers. For all you've done, Thank You.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 24, 2008
Hello John. We are well. I hear you made it to Heaven from The Gates of Hell.-- I don't have the words to Thank You, for the high price you paid. Sadly the road before you was already paved.-- Just like your comrades & friends did too, you all died defending the RED, WHITE, AND BLUE. And we owe them a lot and now we owe you too.--I am so sorry that you will never again see the land you helped keep FREE, but since you were SO BRAVE and BOLD,You will walk the STREETS of GOLD.--Well I guess I better go still lots to do you know. Another letter yet to write to a Daughter I lost overnight.--May GOD'S hands embrace you. Your job here is now done. We will never forget you. Your are My Native Son.--LOVE AMERICA.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 23, 2008
I have not turned my back on you, so there's no need to cry, I am watching you from Heaven, just beyond the morning sky; I have seen you fall apart, when you could barely stand, I asked The LORD to comfort you, and I watched Him take your hand. He told me you were in more pain, than I could ever be, He wiped his eyes and swallowed hard, then gave your hand to me; although you may not feel my touch; or see me by your side, I've whispered that I love you, while I wiped each tear you cried.
Prayers & Condolences For: John D Aragon BY Anonymous on Jun 23, 2008
I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright, no matter how gray the day may appear. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive & everlasting. I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest joys in life will appear bigger. I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting. I wish you loss to appreciate all that you possess. I wish you enough hello's to get you through the final good-bye.