A Lover of Life and a Lover of Flight
You rarely judged and mastered listening first
You always showed up and did your best
As a wife, a father, and grandfather too
There were troubles you faced and battles to fight
And with courage you fought them as I watched from afar
You never gave up and you never gave in
You trusted the Lord and through him you found strength
You knew your very purpose, and that gave you life
To forever provide for your family and love beyond comprehension
You inspired, mentored, taught, coached and served
Those close to home and a million miles away
You explored and discovered, new things every day
Taking on adventures your heart set you on
Sailing and flying and learning to drum
You made the most of life, letting your passions take hold
A Soft Soul and Gentile Heart
But that's because you've made me me, and loving you is easy
Mom says you were nervous to be a father, didn't know if you had what it takes
But let me tell you that you've been amazing and given me everything
You are literally my entire world, where I find all it is that I need
My strength, my comfort, my wisdom, it all comes from you
You've taught me how to work with my hands, and find my way around a tool bench
How to build a chair, change a tire and cook a fish on the grill
You've shared your passions of the outdoors with me and I will always cherish that
I will forever love to go fishing, although it won't be the same unless I'm with you
You've encouraged me to love to the road, the journey it takes to get there
Enjoying the scenery and moments along the way
You've made me laugh and made me cry and always known what to say
You're the best father I could have ever asked for and I love you so much
We've shared so many memories in my 22 years, and I can't list them all
But my favorites are our spontaneous adventures, never knowing where they will lead