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John Graham Seymour

Death can come so quickly Like a thief in the night But when the victim is so very young It’s definitely not right. John has left us way too soon. We ask what does this mean? He was in the prime of life He was only seventeen! It’s all part of the Master Plan At least that’s what they say. But that’s not too much comfort To Mom and Heidi and Edna May! In times of grief and sorrow There are no words that one can find To express the way that they must feel At least not at the present time. It’s said that John enjoyed his life He liked to make folks laugh He worked for charities and causes And raised money on their behalf. So, Family always keep in mind No matter what you do Be assured, “the man of the house” Is watching over you! Footnotes: (This young man was a friend of the family killed in an auto accident. Heidi and Edna May are his sisters. "Man of the House" is what he refered to himself after his dad passed away a few years ago)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 4/4/2010 10:01:00 PM
This poem touched my heart and soul...it brought a tear to my eyes.Charma
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Date: 4/2/2010 2:00:00 PM
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Date: 4/2/2010 1:43:00 PM
lol, nice brain man
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Date: 4/1/2010 9:31:00 PM
It's sad that Heidi and Edna May had to lose John not only at a young age, but so soon after they lost their father. Prayers go out to your friends, Ralph. This is a wonderful tribute to his kind-hearted and good-natured spirit. Love, Carolyn
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