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for Donald Trahan
Jody and Dr. Marty Klein
May 23, 2008
We were so saddened to learn of Don's death. We had known him for 40 years and saw him weekly at the service station where we were loyal customers. Always a smile on his face, so wonderful, and so very proud of his daughters and Dee. We kept up with the family thru him. After Katrina we moved and hadn't seen him these past few years. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
CHARLIE WILSON
May 23, 2008
JUST LEARNED OF DON'S DEATH. WHAT A SHOCK!DON AND I WERE VERY CLOSE AS YOUNSTERS AND TEENAGERS. UNFORTUNATELY, AFTER MY MOVE TO DENVER, CO WE LOST TOUCH.
OUR SINCERE PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY TO DEE AND ALL OF DON'S FAMILY. I'M SURE HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.
Chuck Thomason
May 23, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss of Don.
I, my company, and my business had an account with Don's service station for years. He was a good friend, and a very happy person.
I know he will be missed.
Chuck Thomason
Avery Island, LA
Gail and Mickey Ducote
May 22, 2008
Our sincere condolences and prayers to the Trahan family. We have known Don for many years and he was a wonderful person.
warren louque
May 22, 2008
Sorry to hear about the loss of Don. My parayers are with you at this difficult time.
Warren Louque
Texaco
Susan Conners
May 22, 2008
Everyone at Current Electric sends their sincere condolences to you and your family. We have known Mr. Don for the last twenty-five years and he was such a great man. Always a smile on his face and a kind word. May your memories confort your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything you need, please don't hestiate to call. Sincerely, Susie
THE HOEFELD AND HAND FAMILY OF METAIRIE
May 22, 2008
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 1998-2008
Kathleen Armand
May 22, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
joe frisard
May 21, 2008
Sorry for your lost. A wonderful person & great guy.
Dave Lyons
May 21, 2008
My sincere condolences to all loved ones of Donny Trahan. I was closer to Donny's older brother, Eddie, but I have known Donny since the 1950s.
Dave Lyons
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