“Grampa” by Author Unknown
“Requiem” by Robert Louis Stevenson
“He Is Not Lost Our Dearest Love” by Author Unknown
“Grandpa” by Eloise A. Skimings
“We Had A Wonderful Grandpa” by Author Unknown
“Inside Our Dreams” by Jeanne Willis
“Untitled” by Author Unknown
“A Death-Blow Is A Life-Blow To Some” by Emily Dickinson
“A Life Well Lived” by Author Unknown
“He Only Takes The Best” by Frances & Kathleen Coelho
GRAMPA
We'll always remember that special smile, that caring heart, that warm embrace, you always gave us. You being there for Grandma and us through good and bad times, no matter what. We'll always remember you Grampa because there'll never be another one to replace you in our hearts, and the love we will always have for you.
-UNKNOWN-REQUIEM
Under the wide and starry sky, Dig the grave and let me lie. Glad did I live and gladly die, And I laid me down with a will. This be the verse you grave for me: Here he lies where he longed to be; Home is the sailor, home from sea, And the hunter home from the hill.
-ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON-HE IS NOT LOST OUR DEAREST LOVE
He is not lost our dearest love, Nor has he travelled far, Just stepped inside home's loveliest room And left the door ajar.
-UNKNOWN-GRANDPA
With wavy locks of silvery white, With soul as pure as morning light, With voice as sweet as bird on wing; May heaven to him new blessings bring. May many days to him be given, That he may lead more souls to heaven, And be a joy to those on earth, To those who owe to him their birth. And when death seals his mortal eyes, With his loved ones in Paradise He'll praise his God in endless song, For now, his faith is firm and strong.
-ELOISE A. SKIMINGS-WE HAD A WONDERFUL GRANDFATHER
We had a wonderful grandfather, One who never really grew old; His smile was made of sunshine, And his heart was solid gold; His eyes were as bright as shining stars, And in his cheeks fair roses you see. We had a wonderful grandfather, And that's the way it will always be, But take heed, because He's still keeping an eye on all of us, So let's make sure He will like what he sees.
-UNKNOWN-INSIDE OUR DREAMS
Where do people go to when they die? Somewhere down below or in the sky? 'I can’t be sure' said Grandad, 'but it seems They simply set up home inside our dreams.'
-JEANNE WILLIS-UNTITLED
He's only gone on ahead of you, Not just left you behind. Although you can't be with him right now, He lives on in your heart and mind. The day will come when you'll meet again On Heaven's distant shore, And the two of you will walk hand in hand Together forever more.
-UNKNOWN-A DEATH-BLOW IS A LIFE-BLOW TO SOME
A death-blow is a life-blow to some Who, till they died, did not alive become; Who, had they lived, had died, but when They died, vitality begun.
-EMILY DICKINSON-A LIFE WELL LIVED
A life well lived is a precious gift Of hope and strength and grace, From someone who has made our world A brighter, better place It's filled with moments, sweet and sad With smiles and sometimes tears, With friendships formed and good times shared And laughter through the years. A life well lived is a legacy Of joy and pride and pleasure, A living, lasting memory Our grateful hearts will treasure.
-UNKNOWN-HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you, and whispered "Come to me". With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.
-FRANCES & KATHLEEN COELHO-
