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Keith Morley Obituary
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Roger Borchert
December 23, 2013
For the families and children of our fallen this Christmas 2013
Colours glowing near a window pain
Shimmer gentle, seen, the sight
Lifting hearts in yuletide's glow
On Christmas Eve, tonight
Let them hear the carols
Sung on high
Sung in hearts so light
Sung with all the love that grew
Sung with all their might
As they gather close
Around their Christmas tree
Recall a life time, shared
Broke into tears, for a life once shared
With a nation
With all of us
Oh Lord our child of Canada
Lost a soldier, Oh So Dear
To a world that needed
A strong, strong heart
To stand, to say, no more
In a world gone so terribly wrong
On behalf of me and you
They stood, they gave, all that they could
Left those they loved behind
We now cherish, the very thought
A thought that's so profound
Hearts have risen high above
As angle's wings do fly
Carrying forth their love so dear
We hold them near to us
Their wives, their children
Their moms, their dads
Their families, loved ones, friends
And those who walked at their sides
On behalf of all of us
As sunshine gathers, sparkles thought
In the snow that's on a tree
May the beauty of the gift they gave
Shine on for you and me
May the warmth of love surround their hearts
Quell the hurt, the pain the loss
May it bring your soldier, mom, or dad
Close to you tonight
May they wrap their loving arms so tight
Hold you close and oh so near
And let you know you're never alone
At this precious time of year
In life, in birth, a special child
Was born on Christmas morn
To bring to you that special chance
To be near to them once more
May the Joy of Christmas warm your hearts and lift your spirits high
Shine the glow that Christmas brings
Close to you tonight
By Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake/Morinville, Alberta
Our hearts, Our tears, Our prayers, Shared, This Christmas 2013
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Roger Borchert
November 6, 2013
We Will Remember Them. Written for Remembrance Day 2013
For those who've stood at the gates of hell
As battle rages forth
And stood to hold their line, their fate
To lift a new world rising forth
A world in which freedom's hand
Was openly held toward
To those to escape the bonds that bind
To hold them ever more
From the clutches, the beating down
Their spirit and their hearts
Those who held that outstretched hand
To those who needed help
So thankful all a world should be
For they stood for another voice
One that held our hearts, our minds
Standing very close
Freedom is not just a venture forth
It is a way of life
That lends us all, the gift to stand
Go forth for what is right
And allow all those to climb aboard
Who see it in their sight
Oh Lord you gave us choices
Good or evil found in hearts
The two, so very different hold
Our worlds so far apart
Tonight I looked into the coals
Of embers burning bright
And saw the life of those who share
Our nation's glowing light
At first their dreams are smoke and mirrors
Of a life that used to be
And then each soldier rises up
Gives meaning to where they've been
Learning pride, remembrance
From those who've stood before
Those who tossed the torch that holds
Their futures, evermore
So many didn't return back home
They lay where poppies grow
So many others caught their torch
And across our earth they've roamed
Within this new world
They have worked so hard
To help to come about
A world where sons, where daughters, rise
And share a brand new world's spark
Lord love them for they took a stand
And said no more, no more
A message needed
In our world today
As terror knocks on every door
We could never wander very far
From these hearts so warm that said
Our world needs us brave enough
To stand in terror's way
So as you sit around a campfire's light
Look in and see how bright
The glow that warmed those hearts to stand
As they stood for all of us
We can never forget that step they took
We remember those who gave
All they could towards a better world
A better world today
We Thank Them
We Will Remember Them
Strong of heart
Strong in spirit
Glowing heroes to recall each day
By Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake, Alberta
lesa
October 29, 2013
My old friend,RIP One day we will meet again!
Roger Borchert
September 18, 2013
Heavy clouds, strong winds, and a chill that shivers
Deep down to the spine
Lets us recall a day that held
So many families close in mind
September 18th holds our thoughts
For four young Canadian sons
Who stood for good in a world gone wrong
On behalf of all of us
They gave a life in a struggle for
Freedoms not yet found
On the sands of time in a far off land
Where terror's time was born
They stood and dared to say “No More”
They stood to keep us safe
They stood so proud for Canada
And the life we live and play
That others would have an opened door
That they might see the day
That held their hearts for their families safe
In a world of loving arms
Alas t'was not the moment but
One day it may be so
As they tossed the torch of freedom's heart
To those who would step forth
Our Thanks to Corporal Glen Arnold, CD, Private David Byers, Corporal Shane Keating and Corporal Keith Morley, CD. We Knew you not. Our prayers, hugs and caring thought go out to your families loved ones friends and fellow soldiers. May they Rest In Peace. We Will Remember Them
By Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family, Morinville, Alberta
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Roger Borchert
March 30, 2013
My poem, written for this Easter 2013, in respect of those who have given their very all to bring about a better world on our behalf and in recognition of their families, friends, loved ones and fellow soldiers who miss them so deeply at each Easter Sunday meal. May They R.I.P. We Will Remember Them.
Empty chairs each Easter Sunday
In homes across our land
Tears flowing gently
For each son or daughter
Mom or dad
Who gave a heart to Canada
Stood proud for me and you
Stepped forth to make a difference
In a world, in need, they knew
I've seen comets
I've seen meteors
But what I saw the other night
Was a glowing ball
Streak across the sky
In slow motion, in its flight
It glowed so bright, like mini moon
Its colour just the same
And then in the spirit with which it came
Turned to darkness once again
Overjoyed in what, I had seen
It was not a shooting star
It was a light that lifted high
In the brief moment of its spark
Oh lord, so many soldiers
So young and full of life
Have moved my heart
In this gentle way
As they've stood so far apart
Parted from their families
Parted from their friends
Stood so tall for who we are
Given all that could be given
Now held so close, within the hearts
Of those who miss them so
As bright, as seen, this palm Sunday's eve
Not unlike a story foretold
Of a son who gave his very all
So others would follow
Follow in a dream, a way
That a world would see a light
Of goodness spread across a world
At freedoms dawning sight
Oh Lord be near our soldier
Who also gave a life
For all to see a better world
On behalf of all of us
Lord, I dare not compare your son of life
To our warriors brave and true
I only give this humble voice
Of their efforts, the good, they do
Standing tall
Standing brave
Standing with all you shared
Within their hearts as young they were
To mold them
Brave for you
By Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake, Alberta
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Roger Borchert
December 23, 2012
For the Families of Our Fallen This Christmas 2012
Angel's feathers falling
To remind us they're up there
Wind chimes sounding gently
To let us know the lord is near
Today is but a lull, in winter's nasty chill
One can see the storm clouds building
Circling, all around us now
We hold so close the warmth that was
To let it not escape
Yet no matter how hard we try
The warmth, it finds the gate
The chill it reaches down inside
Attaches to the spine
Sends shivers climbing through us now
Hearts are frozen held in time
For those who've lost a loved one, friend
Tis all they can endure
A hope, a wish, a prayer, t'would bring
Their loved one home again
Oh Lord their Soldier stood for all
Please warm these hearts so chilled
So they may find the warmth once shared
With this one no longer near
As they look out through the window
Let the moon and stars, shine bright
Let all about, it glisten forth
On this, this special night
Another hero gave his all
The one who led the way
For them to find a life beyond
And faith to find a day
A way to climb a staircase
To the heavens high above
To join a son, a daughter, friend
To be together once more as one
Oh lord you sent your son, our gift
To those who lend a heart
To those who've given all and more
For those life has forgot
We stand so near, so near Oh Lord
In praise, in solitude
Await a time, a time to share
A loved one entrusted unto you
Thank you Lord
Merry Christmas To All
We will Remember Them Until You Meet Again
By Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family Slave Lake, Alberta
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Roger Borchert
November 11, 2012
For Remembrance Day 2012
Flurries of snow across our land
A chilly wind bites at the spine
As we stand for those who stood for all
In far off distant lands
Some recall the void, the pain within
Left in hearts, in minds, in lives
Who were impacted at the loss of those
Their lives never the same again
Friends recall fond memories
Child in tears for a mom or dad
A wife recalls the horror of war
That turned her life, a living hell
A mother or father stands in thought
A loss beyond belief
Of one who was their heart their soul
Since counting tiny toes upon their feet
Fellow soldiers, comrades
Loved ones, friends
In their minds they bring them near
In special thoughts of those they've lost
While fighting over there
We as Canadians
Stand proud, respect
All those who stood for all
Sent from a nation whose open heart
Has provided a world a home
Oh lord my heart so empty
As I stand, two minutes given
Just a moment's time
For the life they gave
On behalf of all of us
I cannot be prouder Canada
I could never turn away
From those who've shared
Their loved one forth
A debt we could not repay
Stand proud, Remember, Oh Canada
For those who stand for us
For their families, friends, and comrades too
For they gave for me and you
We are focused on the flower
Began in fields so far away
An image to be remembered now
On each Remembrance Day
We Who Remember Them
Are forever in their debt
By Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family Slave Lake, AB
Lesa Dutka
November 6, 2012
R.I.P my old friend
Roger Borchert
December 24, 2011
For the Families of Our Fallen, This Christmas 2011
The wind is howling at my doorstep
This eve of Christmas Eve
The trees are bending low its clear
As Christmas day draws near
As I decked the tree this Christmas
I thought of those so brave
Of those who've lost a loved one
Who stepped forth for me and gave
They gave their all for Canada
A gift beyond compare
They stood a world away in time
Where few would tread or dare
So many loved ones share in tears
In thoughts they've left behind
Hugs once held so warm and close
A smile within a mind
The TREE has become so special now
For it holds a life time past
Its sparkling lights a memory's glow
Of a hero once held so near
As garland wrapped the tree in smiles
Those smiles of yesteryears
Those smiles held upon as face
Forever now held near
Each piece of tinsel a frozen tear
Shed at a time of loss
And now reflecting the reason why
For this hero was dearly loved
A true angel tops this Christmas tree
For is seen when looking high
As a loved one lifts their faces near
And a prayer races from a heart
A wish that they were standing near
A wish for laughter's sound
A warmth a hug once use to bring
Remains a memory oh so close
Oh Canada, our heroes gave
Their loved ones hold our hearts
Lord please reach out and hold them close
Please be so near this season forth
By: Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake, Alberta
Our Thoughts, Our Hearts, Our Prayers
Wishing You All A Wonderful Christmas
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Shannon
December 21, 2011
A few more days until Christams. I miss Keith so much (Dad too!). They are both still a big part of what we celebrate this time of year! Their lessons of "ways to be" make us who we are! Much Love!
November 14, 2011
Della,
I think of you often, but this time of year - even more. You have made your family and Keith so proud.
Robyn Bourrier
Michelle
November 12, 2011
Sorry I am late Morley, but raised my glass to you last night, as well as Braun, Byers, and Shane. Bless all of you for your ultimate sacrifice.
Gisele Talgoy
November 11, 2011
Della,
Thinking of you and your family today as we remember all our Canadian fallen soldiers.
Jennifer Higham
November 11, 2011
We will never forget you.
Lesa Dutka
November 11, 2011
I miss him, He was a very kind guy.
Roger Borchert
December 24, 2010
For the Families, loved ones, friends of or Fallen This Christmas 2010
Looking back, on childhood’s days
When wonder set the sails
And all imagined could come to life
Within thoughts, dreams as they played
When Santa rode a sleigh one eve
In every coming year
And magic taught sweet dreams to fly
To rooftops every where
Now sitting wishing Christmas Eve
Looking off into the night
Pleading for a shooting star
Enhance this wish with all their might
A wish for just a Christmas hug
From a soldier no longer here
No longer in our earthly world
Held close now, within near
The hearts of those who’ve felt such pain
At the loss of a hero’s life
A hero who stepped forth for all
Bring this hero close this night
As tears once more roll down a cheek
Another endless, sleepless night
Let our Lord brush close a warming hug
Of your loved one, bring them near
A gentle breeze, fond memories’ bring
To hold them ever dear
Wishing the magic of Christmas could bring the smiles, the hugs and the warmth of your loved one, into your home for Christmas. Ever in our hearts and always remembered. May our Lord bless you this Christmas and throughout the coming year.
By Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake Alberta
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Roger Borchert
November 1, 2010
Thinking of all those who have given so much; those who have paid the Ultimate Sacrifice, our Veterans, our serving soldiers, their families, loved ones and friends at this special time of Remembrance, 2010. We Do Remember.
They crawled on their bellies slowly
In the dirt, the dust, the slime,
Ran onto beaches, lived in fear, a moment out of time.
A time that changed a world in need
A time that set apart
Times that held a world so close, near and dear to every heart
The gas they sent, it took its toll
Many others held that ground
And challenged over and over again
Until freedom’s world was found
Liberated nations cheered delight
A world was aimed anew
But for so many who had lost a life
The tears fell hard and true
They stepped forth for their Nation
They stepped forth for a world to be
They stepped forth to chase the evil back
Keep their families safe and free
Through life times of years gone by
Up to this present day
A brethren strong with so much might
Stepped forth for you and me
We owe so much to those who’ve walked
In fear yet oh so strong
So brave in every step they took
So many now are gone
They have challenged life itself each day
And stood for what was right
They did it with their heart and soul
And stood with all their might
Lord love the souls of these so brave
And cherish duty’s call
For they gave all for a better world
On behalf of one and all.
At this time of Remembrance
Into our hearts we welcome those
Who have walked this solemn journey forth
For those who needed a friend along
We recall their families, loved ones, friends,
For so many have paid the price
Of freedom, or for a world in peace
Or to fight terror in another place
Oh Lord we hold their honour high
Our tears have washed the path
For those who take their torch to stand
As to them the torch is passed
Forever near we promise
We will honour these hearts so brave
And stand nearby their families, friends
For the sacrifice they gave
By Roger Borchert,
Our Hearts, Our Tears, Our Prayers
Thank You. The Borchert Family, Slave Lake Alberta
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July 17, 2010
Kathy I have tried to get ahold of you 4 years, please contact me I sooo miss you...Helen Eskue [email protected]; fb Helen Faye Ross, (760) 257-4039 home'; (760) 267-4039 cell. Please contact me asap...
Roger Borchert
April 3, 2010
As I focus this Easter Sunday
My heart goes out to you
For a Chair is sitting empty
For a Hero Brave and True
Who gave a life for Canada
And a world we should become
A better world for all to share
A better world for everyone
They had raised their eyes in honour
To the Flag that flew above
They had sung its anthem strongly
In their hearts so full of love
It began for them in childhood
And sang out for years to come
At the vision of the Flag above
Onto which their hearts had clung
This special group, a brotherhood
That stepped forth to a country’s call
For them the Flag was calling
Could not turn away this love
For them it was the strongest call
The path that led the way
For they had held it steadfast near
Flying high above each day
And then one sad, so tragic day
The leaf flew from the sky
To wrap and hold them tightly bound
In return for all their love
It warmed their weary bodies
Clung closer to their hearts
And to hearts that shared the pain, their loss
At such a tremendous cost
Wrapped within the hug that flew above
Love’s vision, all their lives
Now carried forth in a country’s love
For their loving sacrifice
By Roger Borchert
They Will Be Remembered
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake, Alberta
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Roger Borchert
December 23, 2009
To the Families of Our Fallen. Thinking of you this Christmas
The tears that fall to a winter’s sky
A loved one looks off into the night
For Christmas Eve is a lonely time
When a loved one is not held tight
We know they would have been here
For their families, for their friends
If they had not given our world the gift
In their service to all mankind
They stepped forth to change a world so wrong
Lift a country from it’s past
To provide a future for those in need
A future to go forth and last
But someone stole this life so strong
The beauty of a thought
Of stepping forth, to stand protect
And the goodness it could have brought
Please fill this void, warm this broken heart
Who looks out upon this eve
Troubled in a thought, a loss
Of someone now so close to thee
Oh lord please place a gentle thought
A memory of a time
When joy would fill this household warm
And keep it there at Christmas time
Let this family know we care so much
They should not be alone
Please help our thoughts be passed along
To warm those within this home
For Christmas is a time to know
That the coming of this child
Provides for all across our earth
To be reunited with that smile
The one that used to hold a hand
Or hold us in a hug
The one for whom we shed these tears
On this cold and lonely night
Please hold them close on Christmas morn
Celebrate the birthday of this child
Who came to bring salvation forth
To reunite them in awhile
By Roger Borchert
We pray oh Lord you stand near this Christmas to warm, to hold these families tight and mend these hearts so torn. Wishing you all the best this Christmas and throughout the coming year.
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake, Alberta
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Joe Lockhart
November 11, 2009
Keith, thinking of you today in that special way. You are gone, but not forgotten
Laura Knibbs
November 11, 2009
Thinking of you and your family today. I hadn't heard that you were to be the Silver Cross mother. What a mix of emotions for you. Sending you hugs.
November 10, 2009
Della,
I've been thinking of you a great deal in the last few days with Remembrance Day coming up. My thoughts are with you and your family. I know that you will do your son proud as you represent all other mum's as the Silver Cross Mother...
Robyn Bourrier
Denise Bendor-Samuel
November 10, 2009
Keith, imagine! Your mum is the Silver Cross mother. Wow.
Saw some kinder eggs today. Remember the one I sent to Bosnia? It must have been so stale by the time it reached you. We always think of you when the boys are tearing into a wrapper on one.
Roger Borchert
November 7, 2009
In Respect of our Military Families, Our Fallen, and Wounded on Remembrance Day
For what we take for granted
So many have died for
So many lives so vastly changed
At the dreadful cost of war
There is the good; there is the bad
A liberated nation cheers
Left in dread for those young souls lost
Devastated a world back home
Efforts to protect a peace
That no one thought was near
Laying lives upon the line
Visions at times so unclear
Lives touched by fear or lived in dread
Of wounded coming home
Of crosses lined in many rows
From a trip down a heroes road
I have been sitting on the bank
Of a river flowing by
Flowing heavy with the flood of tears
From their family’s eyes
For on this day of remembrance
Their thoughts, their dreams, their prayers
Are focused on a loved one lost
Leaving them in such despair
My heart it wants to reach out
Let them know I can’t forget
The gift they’ve laid for their fellow man
Tis the greatest gift to give
So humbled in a moment’s thought
So treasured was the step
That they took forth at their country’s call
Let it never be forgot
We measure freedom lightly now
For we’ve grown so familiar with
But if not for those who took this step
And gave this precious gift
Would we take it so very lightly
Would we have the chance to vent
About all that annoys and bothers us
Without retribution for what we’ve said
So thankful they stood so proudly for
All that we hold so dear
All that makes us Canada
For me it’s oh so clear
For some others they just don’t get it
They think so little of
What has been placed in front of them
At the cost of someone’s love
If I could send forth a message
Place it in a bottle, float it by
I’d provide a note of how much I care
For those whose tears are flowing by
If I could walk along this shore
Such a warming hug I’d give
To those who’ve lost a loved one
So we can live the way we live
By Roger Borchert
So Many gave so much so we could be who we are. So Proud to be Canadian
We will Remember Them
Our Hearts, Our Tears, Our Prayers
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake Alberta
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karilee Tugwell
October 31, 2009
You have never been, and never will be forgoten. be well my friend, till we meet again-under the bridge.
sheldon almroth
October 18, 2009
I miss you
"My Winnipeg brother"
Tristan V
October 13, 2009
im doin an assignment on you! RIP
Tristan V
Roger Borchert
September 18, 2009
Thinking of you today Keith. Our thanks, Our prayers
The Borchert family, Slave Lake, Alberta
September 17, 2009
"But fame is theirs - and future days - On pillar'd brass shall tell their praise; Shall tell - when cold neglect is dead - "These for their country fought and bled." ~Philip Freneau~
R.I.P. Corporal Keith Morley
September 15, 2009
Its almost been three years since you were taken from us. I still think about you every day, and wish that you were here to share all that is happening. I miss your smile, your diplomatic opinion, your careful thought and all together I miss your presence.
Love you.
Roger Borchert
April 8, 2009
Thinking of our Canadian Fallen Soldiers due to our efforts in Afghanistan. For them, their families, friends and fellow soldiers during this Easter Season: this Poem was written with the help of one of their Mothers. For her assistance and inspiration I am so very, very grateful.
We thank you Lord for being near
And for your gifts given unto us
We thank you too for sending forth
Your son’s so gentle touch
He provides our world with caring hearts
Without which we could not love
He gives strength to those who would step forth
In a world hidden but from above
They’ve stepped beneath terrors darkened clouds
Too many whisked away
We pray Oh Lord you gather them
Provide them a new day
Please take them close, near to thee
We entrust them to your care
Let them rest awhile hold them near
And set their spirits free
May they stand proud now
Among their peers
Families, friends, and loved ones too
For in the loving Grace of an angel’s touch
We’re drawn so much closer unto you
Thank you so very much for your efforts and sacrifice towards making our world a better place.
Our tears, our hearts, our prayers
Roger Borchert
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake, Alberta
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Roger Borchert
December 31, 2008
For the loved ones of Canada’s Fallen Heroes
May the New Year bring
A warmth to thee
That helps to heal the heart
That mends the fracture caused within
That’s torn you apart
May it whisper in your ear at night
That love is standing near
That you will never be alone
A warmth to quell your fear
May it welcome you in mornings’ light
And be near throughout the day
Standing near to comfort you
In a needed special way
May you always know
The time will come
Together you will be
Find in the tear a memory brings
The joy it helped you see
May the lord be near throughout the year, come and help in every day, that it takes for you to overcome this tragedy life did play.
Our Hearts, Our tears, Our Prayers
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake Alberta
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Roger Borchert
December 20, 2008
For the families, loved ones, and friends of Canada’s fallen soldiers: It was written this evening with thoughts of what you and your families are going through at this season and could not hold it back any longer. It is my Christmas gift to you all.
I thank you for wandering near
As you think of where I lie
You think of what I went through
And a tear wells up inside
Let not that tear
Fall for me I’m sitting watching you
For I’m not there at all no more
I’m here inside of you
I’m sitting near within your thoughts
And in your memories
I’m just the thought a gentle breeze
In a gust of memory
I’m the gentle shiver when you are near
I’m the glimmer in your eye
I’m the sparkle that a teardrop brings
When it wells up in your eye
I’m the smile a fond moment brings
I’m the warmth you held so dear
Remember that, as time goes by
And know I’m standing near
As you look upon the Christmas tree
Shinning at this time of year
Know the Lord sent his only son
So that I could be standing near
May our Lord be near you all.
Our hearts and prayers go out to you all during this so difficult time of year. Please know that it comes complete with the glisten of tears held within the eyes of it’s, author Roger Borchert. Thank you so very much for the efforts of your loved one towards making our world a better place
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake Alberta
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Jodi Smit-Barkley
November 11, 2008
Keith was the cute little freckle faced boy who would follow my sister home in elementary school to play cards or watch T.V. He was always so sweet and kind. My deepest sympathy go out to his family and friends.
Jennifer Smit-Kilburn
November 11, 2008
I went to school with Keith many years ago. Beginning with kindergarten at Dr. Penner school. I am shocked and saddened by his passing and my thoughts and prayers go out to the Morley family.
Roger Borchert
November 6, 2008
In Respect and Remembrance of Our Fallen Warriors, their Mothers, Fathers, Wives, Children, Grandparents, Loved Ones, Friends, Fellow Troops, and all those Canadians whose hearts and tears lay at your side; I submit:
There are no words that I can place here in this registry that could ever justify or explain the loss of your loved one, friend, or fellow soldier. Please know that my family and I cannot stand idly by, without taking a moment, to express how much our hearts go out to you. There is no greater gift towards the future of our country, our world, our humanity, than the efforts and sacrifices made by our Canadian forces towards making our world a better place. Whatever the politics of the day, whatever the leadership of the moment, our selfless warriors have stepped forth to deploy to meet the needs of our changing world, with honour and an integrity that is unrivalled. We as Canadians truly bow and honour your efforts and sacrifice.
We have fallen on fields of battle
In lands so far from home
We have marched to war in honour
For those who’ve felt alone
We have defended those who couldn’t
And stood between the lines
Of two opposing armies
In this new world in our time
We have stood for those who cannot
For those who are oppressed
Standing shoulder to shoulder
To help others do their best
We have held our line with honour
Fury held at bay
Rebuilding a broken nation
To allow all to have a say
Our sons and daughters moms and dads
Stepped forth to make it so
A gift given for a better world
Such a precious gift you know
Our youth in pride have stepped forth
Do this job as best they can
Lay their life upon the line
Each true Canadians
They will not be forgotten
We can never turn away
They have taught the price of giving
In such an honoured way
For where would our world be then
If we just stood by and watched
Could we look ourselves in the eye
And say it wasn’t lost
Our tears. Our thanks. Our prayers.
The Borchert Family, Slave Lake, Alberta
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Roger Borchert
September 29, 2008
With a heavy heart stepping forth
Please forgive me when I say
That I let you down in the past
In not a little way
I did not write to let you know
Just how much I cared
For the sacrifice you’ve given
For so many in despair
You stepped forth and joined our forces
Laid your life upon the line
To bring about a safer world
A new world in our time
Fellow soldiers friends and families
And those you held so dear
Still think of you most everyday
For us others it’s not so clear
We must slow down and take the time
Understand how great the cost
For if not placed in front of us
Can we comprehend the loss
Sometimes we’re just so very shy
Or we don’t know what to say
Or do not want to interfere
Or seem superficial in any way
I can no longer withhold my thoughts
I have to pass them on
For it breaks my heart just thinking of
All those left to carry on
Please know that you are in my prayers
Will be there for years to come
Know that you are in my thoughts
For the efforts you have done
Oh yes there is that special day
To remember not to forget
Those who’ve paid the greatest price
We can never repay this debt
Cpl. Keith Morley we knew you not, but our prayers reach out for you, your loved ones, friends, and fellow soldiers. We do, so dearly, thank you and your loved ones for your efforts towards making our world a better place.
The Borchert Family Slave Lake Alberta
Kathie & Doug May
February 9, 2008
We are parents to Cpl. Gord May, recently deployed to Kandahar, boyfriend to Maegan Talpash. Gord called this a.m. to say he was suprvising the completion of the memorial at Kandahar Air Field and saw your son's plaque. Just wanted to remind you that we continue to pray for you, and so enjoyed meeting Shannon and Baby Keith.
November 8, 2007
he was brave
Nina Lee
October 7, 2007
Keith, I am so thankful for having known you. It seems like yesterday that we were playing hacky sac and crazy eight count-down...15 years...where did the time go?
You know, I still find it hard to believe that you won't be coming home... you are still so present in my thoughts and you are still so alive in my memories. That~ "cheers to me" will always be a "cheers to Keith". I miss you my friend, and I'll be thinking of you...
Auntie Joy Kring
September 18, 2007
Remembering a brave young man. Wish you could bounce your new nephew, Little Keith, on your knee. We will never forget you!
September 17, 2007
miss you so much!
August 22, 2007
Morley-man, wish you were here.
Gilles Preteau
July 24, 2007
To Keith, I am still missing the days of going to the bushes and frog hunting or the times you would teach me how to use a pocket knife and a wood saw. I miss when we would fight and you would grind your teeth, when you would get mad. I knew then to stop fighting back. Your will was strong and I was not surprised you became a soldier. It suited your personality. You must of worn it well. RIP Bubby
yannick gagnon
February 28, 2007
keith was was a good and freind and a loving animal lover keith u will never be forgoten
Sara (nee) Butcher
February 4, 2007
How does one actually say "I'm sorry for your loss"?. Thinking of you. Many fond memories of Keith and the Morley family from childhood days on Rillwood. With love and sympathy, Sara.
December 30, 2006
you are missed more and more every day
Corrie Vanderwekken
December 24, 2006
Dear Della,
As I was watching the CBC news a few days ago I recognized your face and your name in connection with the loss of your son in Afghanistan. I have been thinking of you often since then and would like to offer you my sincere condolences, even though it is months late. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter. Your presentation, as well as the memory of what kind of man your son was was very touching. May you be greatly comforted by our loving Lord.
(I met you in Israel in 2004)
David Mills
December 22, 2006
I was so saddened when I heard of the tragic passing of Keith. Keith and I went through basic training together in St. Jean, Québec. Keith was a great man, and friend. Rest in Peace Buddy!
Cpl. Ryan Vogrig
December 19, 2006
Its hard to say goodbye to a good friend and brother in arms. Words can never express how any of us feel. Thursday night wings will never be the same. Keep dancing keith, theres always someone to watch.. Till we meet again.. RIP
Carmen Barna
November 11, 2006
Shannon,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Keith will always be in our thoughts and in all of our hearts.
Darryl Bishop
November 11, 2006
I went through basic training with morley. I;m from newfoundland now living in calgary. I found out late about the loss and it really hit home about the soldiers. He was one of the great guys that god took home earlier. Thanks for the sacrfice buddy see ya later.
Jesse Brown
November 11, 2006
I went through RCR Battle School with Keith and was crushed when I heard his name on the news. We'll meet again one day buddy, RIP 'till then. Pro Patria.
Dick and Laura Knibbs
November 11, 2006
Hi Della,
The eve of Remembrance Day and you are on my mind. We thought of you so often over the past weeks. You are never far from us. How much more signifigant remembrance has become!
Our prayers are with you,
Dick and Laura Knibbs
LaWanda Schneider
November 10, 2006
Della and Shannon, Eileen, Please know you haven't been far away from our thoughts in the past weeks since Keith died. And tomorrow the country will be remembering the loss of so many lives. I know I will be thinking of you especially. Take care, LaWanda
Stephanie R
November 6, 2006
I am a student in Toronto. For remembrance day, each student in my class was each given a fallen soldier to pay respect to. I came across this guest book and read a few of the commments. I didn't know Corporal Keith Morley, but I would really like to say thank you for serving our country and I am very sorry for his family and friends loss.
sue beers
October 22, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jimmy Martin
October 12, 2006
Keith Im going to your memorial service tommorow. You died a warrior. I love you man...
pat
October 12, 2006
shannon and family,
sorry for your loss of a brother and son i have only heard great stories about. my condolences.
Mervyn and Laura Ashby
October 9, 2006
Dear Della,Auntie Eileen and Families,
Our thougts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Shauna Arbuckle
October 4, 2006
Dear Eileen and family,
Our hearts were so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
In His love,
Tim and Shauna Arbuckle and family
Megan Burfoot
October 4, 2006
Della & Shannon,
Keith was an amazing person and friend. i am blessed to have known him and even more blessed to have been his friend. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
ROB&JODY GERVAIS
October 3, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carla Burton
October 3, 2006
Keith..............Remember hanging out on the porch at Shannon's!! Good Times!! You will be missed buddy!!
Laureen Geletchuk
October 2, 2006
Shannon & Della,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of Keith from this world. He will be truly missed by so many lives he has touched. May he rest in peace and may his spirit continue to live in our hearts.
Lindsay Paton
October 1, 2006
I went to school with Keith and am very shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family and friends.
james mosher
October 1, 2006
Morley,,,,,,,i'm very fortunate that hookster introduced us over 10 years ago.....I will never look at garson pits the same way,,,,you were always the guy who would run in the bush with me lookin' for that fire wood. YOU WILL BE MISSED......
James D. Mosher
Sue
September 30, 2006
You were always a great guy. See you in the next life bud.
Rob & Rita McEwen
September 30, 2006
How can somebody lose a friend they never met? We knew Keith only through the updates of a proud mother, yet we know we too, have lost a remarkable individual, Canadian - and friend. Our sincere condolences to Della and the family.
Sheldon Quinn
September 30, 2006
Rest in Peace SOLDIER, You've done yourself, family, unit, and country proud!!!2VP
Angela Young
September 30, 2006
Dear Della & family,
Although no words can ever help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are in my every thought and prayer. Deepest of sympathy to you and your family. God bless.
Lt Richard Matheson
September 30, 2006
I was a friend of Keith's in highschool. He was a good man who was always smiling. We'll miss you buddy.
Kathy Carlson
September 29, 2006
Dear Family:
I am Kristy Herie's Mother and knew Keith well. He will be missed and loved by all. My condolences to you.
Love to the family Kathy Carlson
Shanwa Gray
September 29, 2006
Dear Della and Shannon, I was very sorry to here of Keith's death. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Shawna Gray(Kristy's Sister)
Lucy Page
September 29, 2006
Della,
So sorry of the loss of your beloved son, Cpl Keith Morley. My condolences to you, your daughter and Fred. Take care of yourself and hold on to all of your son's precious memories. As hopefully this will ease your pain.
God Bless you and your love ones.
Chantal Girard
September 29, 2006
I'll never forget taking my dog to the park with Keith in the winter, and going to the Albert when nobody else wanted to go with me. Thank you so much Keith for all the wonderful memories; you will not be forgotten.
Geoff and Sue Dvorsky
September 29, 2006
Aug 15th we laid to rest our nephew Cpl Bryce Keller killed Aug 3 south of Kandahar, also with the 2nd. Today our thoughts are with you and the lose of your loved one... god bless
Jeanine Rediger
September 28, 2006
Della and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and may you see and talk with him in your dreams.
Denise Bendor-Samuel
September 28, 2006
So many memories of Keith are from family gatherings; seating the south paw, eating Grandma's buns and 'lemming' meringue pie and of course, the pickles!
My boys will miss playing Lego, your showing them how to get those Transformers back together, and chasing the geese every Thanksgiving.
You were a great cousin. I will always remember your ultimate compliment.
Your absence leaves a hole in our lives. Croft said it best, "Keith is in my heart."
Robin Sinclair
September 28, 2006
I had the pleasure of meeting Keith at my brother Aaron's wedding.
He made everyone around him feel welcome. His warm smile and concern for others was truly remarkable. He was an incredibly brave man who made me feel safe, knowing he ws protecting us. Your loss is tremendous but know you are in the thoughts and prayers of everyone who knew him. My deepest respect for Keith and my sincerest sympathy
to his family and friends.
Janet Ruggles
September 28, 2006
Dear Della,
Sincere condolences to you and your family for your sad loss.
Robert W. Sinclair
September 28, 2006
To the Morley Family:
I came to know your son through mine - Cpl. Aaron Sinclair. I had met Keith on a few brief occassions while I visited KapYong Barracks and looked forward to a reacquaintance with him at Aaron's wedding in Niagara Falls.
We previously, one day in Winnipeg, had the opportunity to share lunch together as a small group and I was immpressed with Keith's sense that while the day to day drugery of the military was certainly not welcome, his belief that he was involved in a significant endeavour as a member of the Canadian military was apparent. His loss is mourned in deeopest grief by all in our family, and especially his brother-in-arms Aaron.
Keith was a precious and incalculable gift to you; a treasured and tremendously respected gift to my son Aaron and his wife Allison; an admired and newly loved gift to our family; and the self-chosen gift of a dedicated and compassionate soldier of whom this nation should be endlessly proud and forever sincerely grateful.
Today, and everyday forward, I shall share in your immense sorrow at Keith's loss, as will all of our family; but I shall also remember his bravery on the behalf of all of us in every walk of life here in this country of freedom; and Keith's even greater gift ... the gift to uphold at his personal peril the concepts of Justice and Respect that should be afforded to all members of humanity.
Keith's memory shall retain my deepest Honour.
There is no current remedy for this saddness at hand ... but to your family I send my heartfelt condolences, and my encompassing friendship and love for your son whom I also admired very greatly.
Cpl Brett Rees
September 28, 2006
I
served with Keith in A coy 2 PPCLI for 3 years including a tour to
Bosnia. His constant good spirits and sense of humour always kept the spirits up. You will live always in our hearts and minds.
once a patricia always a patricia
Cpl Rees Ecoy
Robyn Bourrier
September 28, 2006
Dear Della,
Please know that you are in my thoughts constantly - I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathies to you, Shannon and your extended family.
Jeff & Angela
September 28, 2006
you will be missed
Pat Fortescue
September 27, 2006
Dear Della -
I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Keith died every bit the hero that you always knew he was. My sincere condolences to you and your family at this very sad time.
Hilly and Suzanne Van Wyk
September 27, 2006
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family, loved ones, friends and military family of Cpl. Keith Morley.
David Glaister
September 27, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences.
Gerrie Sholikowski
September 27, 2006
Dear Della and family.
My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories you have of Keith and be very proud of the contribution he gave to Canada.
Winston Bailey
September 27, 2006
Dear Della and family,
No bond is as great as that of a parent and a child. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve.
Winston and Jean Bailey
Penny Maki
September 27, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Sharon Schulz
September 27, 2006
Della & Family
Words cannot express the sadness we felt when we heard about your loss. May the God of all comfort come alongside of you and lift you up and give you His strength during this difficult time. Know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Joe Foley
September 27, 2006
I served with Keith in Bosnia on Roto 8. He was in my section. He was a great guy. I remeber standing in a freezing trench with him during work-up training before we deployed to bosnia, and asking him why he was in the infantry.... he simply replied "Because I like this stuff". He was a good soldier and a tough guy with a good heart. I wish his family the best during this troubled time. God Bless.
Donald Husband
September 26, 2006
Della and family, May God be near you during this time of mourning. Keith paid a price that only God will know the result of.
Don Husband -classmate of '71
Kristy, Derek and Jaeden Herie
September 26, 2006
Della, Shannon and family
Our thoughts are with you and words can not truly express how sorry we are for your loss.
We miss and love you very much Keith. You were an amazing friend!! Thank you.
Love Kristy, Derek and Jaeden Herie
Alan & Mary Pilon
September 26, 2006
We would like to expresss our condolences to family and friends. God bless and confort you in your time of sorrow
Evelyne Egan
September 26, 2006
Della,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you mourn the loss of Keith. No words can convey the heartfelt sympathy that is felt toward you during your time of loss. May it help to know that others are thinking of you and wishing you all the strength, love and peace you'll need to carry you through all of your tomorrows.
Pete Carell
September 26, 2006
Know that this 55 year old appreciates your sacrifice. God Bless you!
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