Monday, 19 July 2010

STAN THE MAN R.I.P SUPER DAD

STAN THE MAN MY SUPER DAD
THANK YOU FOR BEING THE BEST 1922-2010 R.I.P

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
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12 comments:

  1. Tim Perkins19 July 2010 at 20:53

    So sorry to hear this Jon.
    Now he is with your Mum though, in the light, as you said over on FaceBook.
    That's a great tribute pic above too - he'll love it as he looks over you from now on.
    ("j)

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  2. jon haward20 July 2010 at 03:47

    THE IMAGE IS FROM A OLD FATHERS DAY CARD I DREW FOR HIM ,HE LOVED IT

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  3. D.TAYLOR20 July 2010 at 03:55

    He must have been a diamond geeza to have produced you Jon. He's now in a far better place and having much more fun! And don't miss him, he's there with you, always.

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  4. jon haward20 July 2010 at 06:07

    very true Dave , i'll see him everytime i look in the mirror, he's in my heart and i have so many happy memories but most of all today i'm just so proud to have been his son , he battled his cancer with grace, strength and good humour he really was a super dad and a super friend to me

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  5. John Freeman20 July 2010 at 06:45

    Good on you, Jon. All the best at this difficult time.

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  6. Norman Boyd20 July 2010 at 11:57

    Many sympathies Jon. You let me know that he liked Garth and Dan Dare... the guy had good taste! My dad (who I lost in 1982) was stuck in Zane Grey and other westerns, but I still miss him!

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  7. Anonymous20 July 2010 at 13:27

    Our thoughts are with you and your family Jon. All the best.

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  8. jon haward20 July 2010 at 14:11

    thank you ,John, Norman,Paul

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  9. Lee Townsend22 July 2010 at 11:58

    Sorry to hear the sad news Jon, my thoughts are with you and you're family, lovely words in the poem.

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  10. jon haward22 July 2010 at 12:47

    it was one of dads fav poems thanks for getting intouch Lee

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  11. Peter Richardson25 July 2010 at 05:45

    Really sorry to hear of your loss Jon. My thoughts are with you and your family.

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  12. jon haward25 July 2010 at 11:18

    thanks Peter for your message, my father was a amazing chap and he leaves big shoes to fill ,the new buddha strips i've been drawing have helped me focus with my drawing again and my father would want me to stay busy and be happy not sad

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