DAD
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He came in like a lionAnd went out like a lambA loving gentle good-byeAs I held his soft warm handHis children G, Lucy, S, D, D, B, and IWere his pride and joyLoved by all who knew himEvery man, women, girl, and boyHe would sit and watch --his horses--As they trotted up and backMost of them StandardbredsRescues from the trackPortuguese Pioneers of ... read more

DEAR BROTHER
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by Jeannie Number 4 of 7 The middle child was he In his final months of life We rushed to him to see He helped me with my music Keyboard and guitar The thought of him not being here Is really quite bizarre He always was a thinker Debating was his thing He wrote so many good songs I loved to hear him sing He gave to me a wedding gift A... read more

A BROTHER DEPARTS
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Always a trailblazer, the first of us to go. Now after the fireworks, he's gone. Here is his obituary ... read more

HATS
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Joseph wore many hats in his life,the first one was of son,next an officer, a Dutch Marine,that to him was fun; In Maastricht, in '49,he married his childhood love,now he was Tina's devoted spouse,and together they set up a nice, clean house; 8 years went by, his son, John, was born,3 more years came daughter Ann,His kids grew up, John became a man... read more

A PRINCE IN DISGUISE
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We met on the race track in '72 I couldn't resist his eyes, so blue We soon fell in love and started a life In '76 he made me his wife A teacher, leader, rebel and yes A son, brother, father, the best Boss man, biker, hero and more Loving, caring, cheerful, no bore He meant what he said He said what he meant He made new friends Everywhere... read more