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Armand 1934-2001

He died as he lived
Without making waves
Without fanfare
A simple man
A humble man
A loving husband
And devoted father
A man of principles
Of integrity
A dreamer
A macgyver
Determined
To live with integrity
And harmony
At peace with both
Living and dying
Ready to meet His Maker
Leaving with a promise on his lips
To keep over us a watchful eye



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~A SIMPLE MAN~ 2020

Submitted on June 28, 2020 for contest IN LOVING MEMORY sponsored by REGINA RIDDLE  -  RANKED 7TH

and on June 22, 2019 for FUNERAL, EULOGY, OR MEMORIAL SERVICE POETRY CONTEST sponsored by TEAM POETRYSOUP

Copyright © Line Gauthier | Year Posted 2019

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Linda Alice Fowler Date: 8/15/2022 6:12:00 AM Lovely tribute for a loving father. Such memories never fade. Linda Login to Reply

Bill Baker Date: 2/22/2022 4:01:00 PM A well written tribute to a father you admired for the example he set of living a good life. The picture shows the kind of father he was, a real family man. This is my first visit to your poetry, but I'll be back. A poet friend in Texas, Bill Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 2/22/2022 5:34:00 PM Thank you so much, Bill. This is probably my very favourite photo.

Aditi Mishra Date: 7/7/2020 10:51:00 AM This is such a beautiful tribute to him Line. I am sure he sends you blessings from above. Congratulations on your win. Much love :) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 7/7/2020 8:40:00 PM Thank you so much, Aditi. Most appreciated ~

Regina Mcintosh Date: 7/5/2020 3:38:00 PM Congrats on your placement and God bless you always, Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 7/5/2020 6:06:00 PM Thank you, Gina. Most appreciated ~

Gary Radice Date: 4/17/2020 3:55:00 AM I never knew your father, but I really liked him. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/17/2020 6:52:00 AM Thank you so much, Gary.

John Watt Date: 4/12/2020 9:57:00 PM Line, your father sounds like someone I would like to have known. Beautiful tribute, touching in its simplicity and depth. "A MacGyver" paints quite a picture. Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 4/13/2020 10:27:00 AM Yes, my dad got along with everyone. Thanks, John.

Gershon Wolf Date: 6/23/2019 4:14:00 PM Nice: simple elegance for an elegantly simple individual. G.L. in the contest. :) gw Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/23/2019 7:47:00 PM Thanks, Gershon. Much appreciated.

Sandra Adams Date: 6/23/2019 11:29:00 AM a wonderful elegy for someone who sounded like a great person! Best of luck to you in the contest Line :) Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/23/2019 1:31:00 PM Thank you so much, Sandra. Most appreciated.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 6/23/2019 4:00:00 AM Beautiful eulogy, for your father I presume. "A macgyver" - I am going to have to look this up, unless it is a last name? Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/23/2019 8:04:00 AM Thanks, Caren, for your much appreciated visit and comment. I'm sure you will love the word and adopt it. It was made popular by the TV series. It refers to someone who is creative, inventive and innovative.

Lindsay Laurie Date: 6/22/2019 11:57:00 PM Hello Line … a wonderful eulogy for who was an obviously wonderful person - thank you Line - Lindsay Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/23/2019 12:00:00 AM Thank you so much, Lindsay. It's for my father.

Tom Cunningham Date: 6/22/2019 1:33:00 PM Beautiful elegy Line. Good luck. Tom Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/22/2019 1:41:00 PM Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Tom.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/22/2019 9:13:00 AM A most beautiful elegy, Line! Login to Reply Line Gauthier Date: 6/22/2019 1:41:00 PM Thank you so much, Kim. Most appreciated.