A Celebration of Life

*Celebration of the life for a dear friend who recently passed. My dear friend; calm, patient and positive A giving person who sacrificed and served in faith You will be in my heart forever, through it all I celebrate your life, precious time shared, this New Year You are a man of strength, a helper, an angel to many You have reached a high place in heaven All that you shared and gave to many is cherished Memories remain in the sight of a cardinal bird In so much guidance and support you gave In patient conversations and simple coffee time In graciousness you showed for acts of kindness Thank you for every moment of laughter there was, Every wise piece of advice, every smile with inspiration Your willingness to be there for anyone in need Your service to our country and also our state Your footprints are left here for everyone to follow Trees are planted in memory of you to flourish From the roots in the ground, like boots on the ground To grow tall, reaching for the blue shades of the sky Your favorite color, I will paint for you to see To be spread like impressions of your colorful life I celebrate your life and as you would say, “YEA”! Heidi Sands 1/1/23