In Memory of Gil

In loving memory of Gil who lost his battle with IPF 3/2/2002

1/21/42 - 3/2/02

“The Best”
God saw you getting tired

and a cure was not to be.

So He put His arms around you

and He whispered “Come to Me”

With tearful eyes we watched you.

We watched you fade away.

Although we loved you dearly,

We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,

Hard-working hands at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us,

He chose to take the best.

It’s lonesome here without you

we miss you more each day.

Life doesn’t seem the same

since you have gone away.

When days are sad and lonely

and everything goes wrong,

we seem to hear you whisper

“Cheer Up and Carry On”

Each time we see your picture

you seem to smile and say,

“Don’t cry, I’m in God’s hands,

we’ll meet again someday!”

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Given to us from God above.

We didn't know how much you would teach us

About the meaning of true love...

For true love sometimes means letting go

Of someone precious and dear.

That is what we were forced to do...

Although we wanted to keep you here!!!

However, this is quite a selfish wish
One we know we should ignore...

But, dear Gil, we truly must believe

That God must have needed you more...

Perhaps to be an Angel now,

Full of wisdom and love...

Watching over those of us who love you

From the shining stars above.

We miss you more than you can know.

You will never be replaced...

In our hearts and memories forever,

Will be your sweet and kind face.