In Memoriam — 15 September 2011
Ten years ago . . .
I have lost my soul’s companion,
A life linked with my own,
And day by day I miss you more,
As I walk through life alone
My heart is still aching . . .
– Love you forever, Odette
~
Ten years gone, an ache
remains . . .
As I think of you my father
Of what we’d talk about, and how we’d joke.
The way we’d tease Mom
All the fun we would poke.
You were like a rock
Strong, faithful and true
My greatest regret still remains
I never said it to you.
You were missed on my big day
But we made sure you were a big part
As I stood with my new wife
You were definitely in my heart
I wish I could see you one more time
Come walking through my door
To tell you how I looked up to you
To have you know you were my mentor
With the passing of time
Your voice I struggle to place
The tone of your laugh
New memories seem to displace
But Dad we’ll think of you today,
That is nothing new.
We thought of you yesterday
I’m sure we’ll tomorrow, too.
Remembering you is easy,
We do it every day.
It’s the ache of losing you
that I feel will never go away.
Ten years gone, an ache remains.
Love, Steve,
~
Dad and Papa,
We miss you and we love you.
– Lana, Lisa, Ashley, Jared, Phyrie













