Hero
Today I lost my hero
He slowly faded away
It hurts to lose a hero
It’s hard to know what to say
I tried to prepare for today
Hoped for a different way
But now my hero’s gone
I’ll find a way to carry on
Maybe I can be a hero
But I’ll never fill your shoes
I’ve got to be myself but
I don’t know what to do
Your face was full of kindness
Compassion shining through
Touching those encountered
Jesus shown through you
Now I know I’ll be a hero
I’m not the same as you
I’m gonna be a hero
I’ll do my best for you
E. G. Robertson
November 26, 1931 – March 26, 2008
Dad passed on to heaven at 9:10 this morning
16 comments:
Hey Gar ..
Thanks for sharing your heart bro -
We love ya and know your dad is proud of how have lead a life of example and encouragement.
In Him
-Heredes & Marcy
Thinking of your dad, and all your family, today... no man ever has, or ever will, have the impact on my life that he did. I'm glad he is home, but I miss him so much already.
How wonderful it is to see your father in you: you think like he did, you speak like he did, and even though you may not be able to see it, I see him in you.
No wonder he (and your mom) are so proud of you!
Thank you for sharing your hero with us. Praying for you and your family. Love, R, H, D, and A
I always enjoyed when your dad was in town and we’d have dinner with you guys. Your dad is one of those people that immediately upon meeting them you have this great sense of respect. A kind, humble, gentle spirit of few words, but when he spoke, I remember hanging on every word. Sometimes it was insightful, sometimes it was funny…either way, you were in for a treat. When I was around you guys, it was obvious that your dad was proud of you. Thanks for how you’ve poured into myself and others. I still have one of his books he signed for me. I’ll always cherish that.
Love ya & praying that the "God of all comfort" will be very present with your family,
Cupp
Hey Gar,
Sending my love to you and your family...I'm smiling to think that now your hero and mine are hangin together I bet they'll make a pretty good team up there! :)
Love you,
Holly G.
Our love and prayers to you and your family. How comforting it is to know that he has graduated and is doing life with God now.
Sara & Jonathan
Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you and your family.
Scott Kenneally & Shannon Bower - Kenneally
P.G: Praying for you.You've been my hero since you baptized me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Janette
Gar,
We are praying for you and the family.
We loved him and your Mom and we will continue to honor him and his service to our Lord by continuing to faithfully serve at FRC.
Thank you for sharing your inner most thoughts with us.
We love you.
Dwight, Joy and Megan
He was one of my HEROS 2! You are so fortunate that he was your dad! Love you!
Love you mucho Gar!!!!!!
Just read your poem, incredible words. May God bless and strengthen you so that He too can look down and say, yeah He's a Hero too. :)
Marc M.
Garland & Kelly...
I don't know if you'll remember me, but it's Ginger Gosney (now Eldridge) from back in the early 80's at DCS and NTBC. I used to sing in church and be involved with the youth group.
First of all, I am SO happy to have found your blog! And your pictures! You both look wonderful! Kelly, you are just as beautiful as when I met you!!!
I found out about our Hero going Home through Donna Trigg Beal on Facebook, and wanted to send you my love and sympathy during this time.
fyi, I posted a picture of him at my graduation (DCS '85) on my blog yesterday.
Love,
Ginger
Our Thought and prayers our with you Gar...I know this must be hard on the family..but our only resting hope is you will be reunited one day! Stay strong! xoxo
Garland -- So sorry to hear about your loss... but after reading your wonderful words pertaining to your dad... it sounds like it is definitely Heaven's gain. May the Lord's comfort be with you in the coming days...
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