Dale Lives On

The year my mother wed his dad,
a red-haired boy would come to be
best role model I ever had.
Dale lives on in my memory.

Each day with Dale was so much fun.
He brought our family such glee,
not just to us - but everyone
Dale lives on in our memory.

Blessed was he with wisdom too -
with vision and integrity.
A brighter star I never knew.
Dale lives on in my memory.

Killed by a drunken driver. Why?
So young and talented was he.
But no, my brother cannot die;
 he lives on in our memory!

Dec. 12, 2019  
for Chantelle Anne Cooke's Memorial of a Loved One Poetry Contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 8/20/2021 10:57:00 AM
Best brother ever!!!
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/20/2021 3:52:00 PM
I know you have not come in a while to see my poems here, but I am SO glad you are here now to comment to this one. You were most fortunate of all Dale's family to be living with him before his death. I know it hit you so hard. Love ya, jenny.
Date: 8/20/2021 3:17:00 AM
He will always live on in your memory, Andrea. He died too young, and all because of somebody stupid. Makes me angry when I see how unfair life can be! ~ Warm regards // paul
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/20/2021 3:53:00 PM
yes, he was 32 and almost graduated from Law School. What a loss he was to the world. thanks
Date: 12/25/2019 5:50:00 PM
a heartfelt tribute Andrea, I know how close you were to him and he will always be in your thoughts, congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 12/15/2019 2:09:00 PM
Hi Andrea, I'm just coming back to congratulations on you win. It was deserved:-) Alexis
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Date: 12/14/2019 10:39:00 AM
Congratulations Panagiota
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Date: 12/14/2019 2:08:00 AM
Congrats on your winning poem Andrea
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Date: 12/13/2019 9:49:00 PM
This is very touching. I especially enjoyed the last two lines. Poetic hugs.
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Date: 12/13/2019 1:06:00 PM
A tragic story Andrea and a lovely tribute to your brother. You're right, loved ones do live on in your memory, never forgotten. Tom
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Date: 12/13/2019 8:40:00 AM
He was there for you for a time and season, yet for all time because he lives in your memory. Very nice. Hugs...Kim
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Date: 12/13/2019 7:07:00 AM
So sad. So very very sad. Andrea, I am overcome with feelings about this. Such a tragedy! These feelings are not ever outlived.
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Date: 12/13/2019 1:52:00 AM
He lives in our memory..A very good entry for the contest..Best wishes..
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Date: 12/12/2019 11:13:00 PM
We have to get the drunks off the road. I read they're thinking about putting a breathalyzer in the cars and if you don't pass you can't drive your car. Of course there's always someone who will figure out how to cheat. I know you miss your dear Dale Andrea. This is a beautiful tribute to him. Mele Kalikimaka! : ) xxoo
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Date: 12/12/2019 8:56:00 PM
Hi Andrea, This is such well written and heartfelt tribute to you brother Dale. I agree, our loved ones life on in our memories. Excellent job. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Happy Holidays to you and your family and friends- Alexis
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Date: 12/12/2019 5:09:00 PM
so sad, andrea, but a wonderful tribute to your brother...
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Date: 12/12/2019 3:12:00 PM
A heartfelt tribute, Andrea--your feelings pour into each saddened verse!
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