RE: On the passing of a patriarch
2008-Apr-24-2224hrs
For Gerry Callender
"They say we should not grieve the dead
Who've moved on now to greater things
He took the road down which life led
To where the bells of freedom ring." Linda Edwards
He lives on in your gene pool, in all you do, in all you are. Be comforted that he had this fanastic innings.
What did the generation before us do, that added to their longevity?
They were fullof love for their fellow-men. They gave to charity,of the little they had.
They took an interest in all their surroundings, all news concerned them.
They walked, and walked, and walked.
They ate, not for recreation, but to replenish, repair and energize.
Their last meal of the day was consumed early enough, to burn up most before bedtime.
And most of all, they believed in, and trusted their creator, they knew life had purpose, and the primary part of that purpose was raising and loving their children.
May all Mausicans who see this, reflect on it.May it strengthen those in need of strengthening, and may you Gerry, walk always in the reflection of his grace.
Linda Edwards Romain.- Lecturer; English and History 1967-1969