For My Grandpa by Llona Blake
© Ilona Blake
"I know we are all feeling a little bit sad,
That we've lost our Papa, our friend and our dad
Together we have cried an ocean of tears
As we feel so empty and hold many fears

But Papa would want us to know he's in a good place
And that he watching us all with a smile on his face
As we have made him so proud, as proud as can be
That he has raised such a beautiful and special family

Thinking back now I really must say
I feel lucky and privileged to have known Papa to this day
For in my life, you have played a special part
The memories I will treasure and keep close to your heart

To each one of us he has loved and cared
And a family, be thankful for the good times we shared

Although he has gone we will always be together
And his spirit will live on each one of us forever
When you look to the sky, look for the brightest star
As that will be Papa looking down on us from afar

And now I would like to thank the good Lord above
For blessing us with our Papa with his kindness and love
Dear God, if it is not too much fuss
Take extra special care of our Papa as he is very dear to us

Papa if you are listening say a prayer for us every day
Be sure to protect us and guide us on our way
We know when God called you, you had to go
But we want you to know Papa we miss you and love you so"

Love you Papa Bill!! You will be missed greatly and I will never forget the memories we have!

Bill: As I remember thoughts of you as we were growing up, I think of how Mom and I were so very cautious when we did your laundry as we never knew what sort of critter would be in your pockets, after your adventurous trips to the Ecorse Creek. Our sibling "feuds", I look back on with fondness! You were always fun to watch with your dogs, Blackie and Prince. You were also the Best Man at my wedding and the God-father to my first born son, Jeff. You were always there for me whenever I needed you. I appreciate all you have done for me over the years. Thanks for the great Las Vegas trip and tour, especially Red Rock Canyon and the Valley of Fire. You will always be missed. So Long, UNTILL.....

You will be forever missed and always in our hearts.
Not a day will go by where I won't think about you.

I love you papa.

Rest in peace, Bill! We will try to take good care of Margaret and Molly for you!

I will never be able to watch a Tiger game that doesn't take me back to my first trip to Tiger Stadium was with you. My memories of you are very special and blessed. You will be missed greatly.

Bill, We will miss you greatly. I remember you coming home from the hospital all those yrs. ago, and thru all the yrs. , we have kept in touch. I am so glad you had Margaret and the kids. They were a joy to you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family forever.

I love you Dad and miss you very much.

On those few occassions where we have been able to enjoy your company, your friendship, your family and your own quiet manner, Laurie and I have greatly appreciated the opporrtunity to have met you and shared your many stories. To the entire family, we are deeply sorry for your loss and hope that in this time you will be able to "live" Bill in your hearts as the life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living. Bill was a wonderful man and we feel privileged to have met him.

I love you, Dad, and I will miss you every day.

Our journey started over 50 years ago when I first met you. I couldn't have known what a special love we would find for each other. We were a team until the final second.

I miss you, I will love you always..... my husband my love.

Love you Bill you will be missed

You were the BEST Dad anyone could ever ask for. I love you and I can't wait until we meet again!