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for Laurence Burke
Jerilyn and John Porter
May 26, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Nancy Lucido
May 26, 2009
Dear Danielle,Chris and family
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. We will always think of your Dad with a big smile,laughing and joking and I can not think of a better memory to leave people with than that. All our love and Sympathy Auntie Nancy and Uncle Vinny, Pete and Sharon
Paul and Laura Feeney
May 26, 2009
Dear Cousins, We are so sorry for your loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Louise Burns
May 26, 2009
Judy, Ken and families,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time.
Paul J. Talarico
May 25, 2009
I am very sorry to hear about Larry.I worked with him at IBM,he was a good friend to all of us.I will miss him very much.I wish you all well during this sad time.
William E. Battles III
May 25, 2009
My Nieces and Nephew and Spouses, I am so proud of how you took care of your Father in his last days as well as your Mother. It shows what we al knew that Larry and Joanne brought up 4 wonderful kids who gave them 10 grandchildren and then when they were needed , came through for their parents.
Love to you all. I lost a very good friend and Brother in Law.
Uncle Billy
Kim Bevens
May 25, 2009
Dear Burke Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kathy Danforth
May 25, 2009
Dear Theresa and Family,
We would like to express our sincere condolences for the loss of your wonderful father and member of the Burke family. Our prayers are with you and yours. May he rest ever so gently in the peace of the Lord. Ray, Kathy. Paul, Stephanie and Rockie
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