I wish that Heaven had visiting hours So I could just show up and bring the news That she's getting older and I wish that you'd met her The things that she'll learn from me, I got them all from you
Can I just stay a while and we'll put all the world to rights? The little ones will grow and I'll still drink your favourite wine And soon, they're going to close, but I'll see you another day So much has changed since you've been away
I wish that Heaven had visiting hours So I could just swing by and ask your advice What would you do in my situation? I hadn't a clue how I'd even raise them What would you do? 'Cause you always do what's right
Can we just talk a while until my worries disappear? I'd tell you that I'm scared of turning out a failure You'd say, "Remember that the answer's in the love that we create" So much has changed since you've been away
I wish that Heaven had visiting hours And I would ask them if I could take you home But I know what they'd say, that it's for the best So I will live life the way you taught me And make it on my own
And I will close the door, but I will open up my heart And everyone I love will know exactly who you are 'Cause this is not goodbye, it is just 'til we meet again So much has changed since you've been away
"To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die"...Thomas
Campbell.
One day I was reading a romance novel on the bleachers of
Farmers Oval Park where my friends and I hung out as teens. My friend
Mike came and sat next to me and I read him this caption which was
written on the beginning page of the book. I couldn't have known then
that he would be killed a year later and this saying would remind me of
him for the rest of my life. I even took out an ad in my high school
year book with this caption dedicated to him on a special page. The year
he was killed he promised to take me to my high school prom. He died 6
months before.... Happy Birthday, my friend. I promised you as I walked
away from your grave that I will never forget you. You have not died. As
you will always live in my heart.
For a princess and her Daddy. 30 years ago today....I miss you Dad
Sweetie, let me tell you a story
A little fairytale just for you About a princess and her daddy:
She was flyin' on her magic carpet A little stardust in her hair Till her daddy took the lead And he said follow me up to the moon I promise we will be there soon And we can dance and play all through the night
And she laughed every time she cried She could feel you lift her up All your love she has inside She laughed throughout her life She could hear the words you said As you tucked her into bed, goodnight.
Baby, you'll grow up in a heartbeat The boys will stand in line All waitin' just for you And I know you'll be home past midnight Just creepin' up the stairs But I'll be waitin' there for you
One thing you should always know Is I will always love you so You will always be my little girl
And she laughed every time she cried She could feel you lift her up
Take it from me, I'm a daddy's girl too His whole world stops when I walk into the room There's no greater love and there's no in between
Now she laughs every time she cries She can feel you lift her up All your love she has, she has inside She laughed throughout her life She could hear the words you said As you tucked her into bed, goodnight
Goodnight my angel, goodnight my darlin' Goodnight, goodnight my love, goodnight..
42 years gone. I thought of you today. Just like I promised. You should be here. Wherever you are, you should know I still carry you with me.
Cole Swindell: You Should Be Here [Lyrics]by
I look to the sea reflections in the waves spark my memory Some happy some sad I think of childhood friends and the dreams we had We live happily forever so the story goes But somehow we missed out on that pot of gold But we'll try best that we can to carry on
So saddened to hear of Rod McKuen's death today. If you want to read the written word of a beautiful soul, I suggest you look for his poetry books. I suggest Listen To The Warm and Lonesome Cities. I hope you find a safe place to land, Rod.
You finally asked me to dance on the last slow song Beneath that moon that was really a disco ball I can still feel my head on your shoulder And hoping that song would never be over.
I haven't seen you in ages Sometimes I find myself wondering where you are For me you'll always be eighteen and beautiful And dancing away with my heart
On Memorial Day, we pause with all of America to honor the memory of those who have given their lives in service to country. It's a poignant day, which reminds us of the importance of ensuring the lives of all who give the ultimate sacrifice are remembered for generations to come.
Michael Sessa, Jr Private First Class
PERSONAL DATA
Home of Record: New York, New York
Date of birth: Thursday, 03/25/1948
MILITARY DATA
Service: Army (Regular)
Grade at loss: E3
Rank: Private First Class
ID No: 12754266
MOS: 11B10 Infantryman
LenSvc: Between 1 and 2 years
Unit: B CO, 1ST BN, 8TH INF RGT, 4 INF DIV
CASUALTY DATA
Start Tour: Thursday, 09/15/1966
Cas Date: Thursday, 05/18/1967
Age at Loss: 19
Remains: Body Recovered
Location: Pleiku, South Vietnam
Type: Hostile, Died
Reason: Multiple Fragmentation Wounds - Ground Casualty
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You sheltered me from harm.
Kept me warm, kept me warm
You gave my life to me
Set me free, Set me free
The finest years I ever knew
were all the years I had with you
You taught me how to love,
What it's of.
You never said too much,
but still you showed the way,
and I knew from watching you.
Nobody else could ever know
the part of me that can't let go.
Is there someone you know,
you're loving them so,
but taking them all for granted?
You may lose them one day,
someone takes them away,
and they don't hear the words you long to say:
I would give anything I own,
Give up my life, my heart, my home.
I would give everything I own
Just to have you back again.
Just to touch you once again.
Every now and then something leads me into my attic. Maybe it's been the long winter and lots of boring weekends that prompted me to go through the special memory box I keep there. I came across this Hallmark book that was a gift from my friend Mike many years ago. He is no longer with us here on this earth, but in my heart he is with me always. Thanks again, Mike. Miss you. A wish from Mike on my 16th birthday, 1973.
I do not wish you joy without a sorrow....
Nor endless day without the healing dark,
Nor brilliant sun without the restful shadow,
Nor tides that never turn against your bark.
I wish you love, and strength, and faith and wisdom,
My father died on Friday, December 30, 1988. 25 years ago. Hard to believe he's been gone so long. I miss you, Daddy
We little knew that morning that God was going to
call your name, In life we loved you dearly; in death we do the same. It broke
our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the
day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our
guide, And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family
chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again. Love you, Dad more »
