5 Condolences

1. Jennie Konczal on August 13, 2020 at 10:03 pm

   The Dash Poem
   By Linda Ellis

   I read of a lady who stood to speak
   At the funeral of a friend
   She referred to the dates on the tombstone
   From the beginning to the end

   She noted that first came the date of his birth
   And spoke the following date with tears,
   But said what really mattered most of all
   Was the dash between those years

   For the dash represents all the time
   That he spent alive on earth
   And now only those who loved him
   Know what that little line is worth.

   For it matters not how much we own;
   The cars, the house, the cash,
   What matters is how we live and love
   And how we spend our dash.

   So, think about this long and hard;
   Are there things you’d like to change?
   For you never know how much time is left
   That can still be rearranged.

   If we could just slow down enough
   To consider what’s true and real
   And always try to understand
   The way other people feel.

   And be less quick to anger
   and show appreciation more
   And love the people in our lives
   Like we’ve never loved before.

   If we treat each other with respect
   And often wear a smile.
   Remembering that this special dash
   Might only last a little while.

   So, when your eulogy is being read
   With your life actions to rehash
   Would you be proud of the things they say
   About how you spent your dash?

   
   
   
2. Rose Ann Randolph on August 14, 2020 at 2:05 pm

   My dad is now my angel and walks besides his kids now as our life goes on to help guide us. He looks through heavens windows and hears us speak to him, even though he can’t speak to us he’s always , he’s the first man that I loved from the day i was born and through out my growing up, I married a man that is like my dad, kind, gentle, supportive, and means the world to me. I love you dad more than life but if God had a reason he called you home maybe needed a hand fixing something. You’ll be missed.
   Until we meet again in heaven I’ll see you in my dreams.

   
   
   
3. Vikki Jordan on August 14, 2020 at 8:09 pm

   Fred was more then a husband a father a grand father a great grand father and a friend he was there for me when I needed a place to stay with my oldest son billy when times were hard he taught my middle son Anthony how to tie his shoes my youngest son matt remember all his old cars out back. He is and always will be a great man and missed and loved by so many.

   
   
   
4. Sharon teal on August 16, 2020 at 10:35 pm

   Uncle fred was always there whenever anyone needed something. He never said to much but when I say “uncle fred, I’m thirsty”, and uncle fred say” want some water and smiled”. That’s my uncle fred! I will as always love u uncle fred and u will definitely be missed. R.I.P. I will c u again, god called u home, bc u was a good man. To my aunt darlene, Janelle, jenny, Freddie, robert and rosie’s my heart is with u all and I love u all.

   
   
   
5. Tweety on October 16, 2020 at 1:09 pm

   One of my favorite uncles! I will never forget your smile or how you always made me feel, R.I.P. As your pain is finally over And I will see you on the other side love you