When I am gone, Let me go ~
I have so many things to see and do,
You musn't tie yourself to me with tears,
Be thankful to our beautiful years.

I have you my love, You can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness,
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I traveled on along.

So grieve for me, if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a time that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on,
So if you need me, Call, And I will come.
Though you can't see me or touch me, I'll be near,
And if you listen with your Hearts, you'll hear
All my love around you soft and clear,

And then, when you must come this way alone
I'll greet you with a smile and say:

"Welcome Home" 

Shared by his oldest daughter, Dawn