Remembrance

Richard Gene Kirk 12/25/1988-7/9/2008

Remembrance

You can shed tears that he is gone,

or you can smile because he has lived.

You can close your eyes

and pray that he'll come back,

or you can open your eyes

and see all he has left.

Your heart can be empty 

because you can't see him,

or you can be full of

the love you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow

and live yesterday, or you

can be happy for tomorrow

because of yesterday.

You can remember him

and only that he's gone,

or you can cherish

his memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind,

be empty and turn your back,

or you can do what he'd want:

Smile, open your eyes, 

love, and go on. 

                                                                         -Author Unknown

July 9 has rolled around again. Six years have gone by without you, Richard. We feel your loss most today and your birthday, but really we never forget that there's a hole where you should be. I miss you so much and love you even more. Til I see you again, brother.