Noel Shields

Noel, Your mom and I stopped buy your grave 10 days ago, just to remember. We shed a few tears because we still love you. We know your not there at the cemetery, and were maybe watching from above, but we just wanted you to know how much we love you... Dad

Brother Jim died 2 months ago today. Noel always said he was most like Jim of any of my brothers, and liked him a lot. When I think of Jim or Noel these days, I often think of the other. I love them and miss them both. Dad

We have memories of Noel as a child and he was a happy fellow who seemed to love life and many activities. His parents gave him the best of homes and he was grateful I am sure. His brother was a good supporter and was a blessing to all of us who saw his work from a distance. We pray that God's comforting love will envelope his family at this time.

My heart is broken. Noel was a joy from the first day he came into my life. Despite his outward show of toughness, Noel had a kind and gentle soul and he cared about people, especially those that others ignored. In Noel's honor, let us all do a better job of remembering those that the world forgets. Noel believed his next life would be a better one and I pray that he is already living that new life. You will always be in my heart, Noel. All my love forever. Mom.

I've spent more than 2 weeks now, quietly thinking and writing about my son and his life. He was a good man, and I know his spirit is at peace now with the Great Spirit... May it be so for us all. Dad

May the Hearer of prayer grant comfort, courage, strength and peace at this time of sorrow. My deepest sympathy.
Psalm 65:2