Halloween is usuly a day to smile at the small children all dressed up in their costums and giving out candy. For me, it's a day for remembering the good times with my dad.
Donald J Goodwin Sr. Was a Vietnam vet, He was drafted by the U.S. Army. His unit was labled " The leaning shit house." He left the Army in 1971.
He had a great life as one of the worlds top computer programers untill he died at the young age of 51 years old on Oct. 25,2001. He died from cancer caused by Agent Orange.
He was servived by his wife of over 30yrs, his son, and three grand children. This is in memory of him.
"He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man."
Everyone is afflicted with tests at some point or another. Life goes on of course, but it is not quite the same when you have lost someone you love.
There is the grief you do your best to keep locked away and there is the void that the memories don’t quite fill. Still, we all have to push along.
You may find that I talk an awful lot about my father… Well, truth be told, I think about him and miss him a great deal.
He was a very good man, who loved his family and friends. Here is a poem that I guess sums it up.
They say memories are golden.
well maybe thats true
But we never wanted memories,
we only wanted you.
A million times we've needed you
A million times we've cried .
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we love you still.
In our hearts you hold a special place
no one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stair case
And heartache build a lane
We'd walk the path to heaven
and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken
And nothing seems the same
but as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again.
To my frieands and family. Thank You for being there when I need you. I could never ask for a better class of people.
To my father. I miss you with all of my hart, I truly wish you were here. I know that with out you,
I would not be the man that I am today, and for that I am forever greatful.
Thank you to everyone who has takin the time to read this blog. I can't begin to tell you what it means to share this with you.
