IN MEMORY OF DANIEL FORRESTER
February 28, 1970 - January 10, 2001
BringerOfLight
Walk by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7
IF I WERE KING OF THE FOREST
If I were King of the Forest,
Not queen, not duke, not prince.
My regal robes of the forest,
would be satin, not cotton, not chintz.
I'd command each thing, be it fish or fowl.
With a woof and a woof and a royal growl - woof.
As I'd click my heel,
all the trees would kneel.
And the mountains bow
and the bulls kowtow.
And the sparrow would take wing
- If I - If I - were King!
Each rabbit would show respect to me.
The chipmunks genuflect to me.
Though my tail would lash,
I would show compash
For every underling!
If I - If I - were King!
Just King!
DANNY
....by Arlene, Danny's Mom, in memory of her precious son 1970 - 2001
It's been three long years of missing you
I'm not quite sure just what to do.
My heart is torn, my tears won't end
My Son, my heart, my dearest friend.
I know your spirit is closer then it seems,
I see your signs, you're in my dreams.
Your smile, your love ~ lives on in my heart.
Even death can't keep us apart.
~ Mom
DANNY'S MEMORIAL DAY
....by Christine Ross in memory of Lucas Christopher Ross 1979 - 2001
Danny left this earth not long ago,
On a day that's difficult to recall.
That day that ripped your heart out,
A pain not understood at all.
I know the deep wound it has left you,
You see, I have that open wound too.
Because....my Luke was taken from me,
Just as your Danny was taken from you.
It doesn't matter how long it's been,
A year, a few years, or many more.
I share how it seems only yesterday,
Danny was with you and safe as before.
The days gone by are lonely echoes,
Of a much happier life and time,
I wish for you the comfort of memories,
Held forever in your heart and mind.
Just know that Danny is reaching out,
To announce that life is not through,
To tell you that the spirit never leaves,
and is always watching over you.
So on this special memorial day,
Let there be honor and memories and pride.
May you feel the spirit of everlasting love,
On this day that your sweet Danny died.
© 2002 - Christine Ross
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANNY
....by Christine Ross in memory of Lucas Christopher Ross 1979 - 2001
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Candles may be brightly burning
Upon a special birthday cake.
Friends and family may be singing
To what appears an empty space.
You see, that space is only empty
To your normal human sight.
For your Dan is always near you
With a spirit that is bright.
To touch may not be possible
Although your Dan exists.
Not in a way you understand
But with a presence that persists.
So celebrate this special day,
The day your Dan was born.
Shout "Happy Birthday Danny!!!"
Even though you deeply mourn.
© 2002 - Christine, Luke's Mom
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A BIRTHDAY UP IN HEAVEN
....by Christine Ross in memory of Lucas Christopher Ross 1979 - 2001
A birthday up in heaven....
Imagine all the joy it brings
To blow out all your candles
And not wish for anything.
To hear the angels sing to you
A happy birthday song.
To know that everything is right
And nothing ever will be wrong.
To eat as much cake as you want
And not count the calories.
To open up your present...
A big box of memories.
To reach out from above the clouds
Retrieving a balloon.
To see it came from those you love
Knowing they will join you soon.
To realize on your birthday
You won't be counting years.
To smile and laugh and giggle
Never shedding any tears.
To travel down to earth again
As they celebrate your day.
To help them all to understand
You really didn't go away.
To finally have the one you've missed
Come running when you call.
A birthday up in heaven
.....Is waiting for us all.
© 2006 - Christine Ross
OH DANNY BOY
Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side
The summer's gone, and all the flowers are dying
'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide.
But come ye back when summer's in the meadow
Or when the valley's hushed and white with snow
'Tis I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow
Oh Danny boy, oh Danny boy, I love you so.
And if you come, when all the flowers are dying
And I am dead, as dead I well may be
You'll come and find the place where I am lying
And kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.
And I shall hear, tho' soft you tread above me
And all my dreams will warm and sweeter be
If you'll not fail to tell me that you love me
I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.
I'll simply sleep in peace until you come to me.
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: Daniel Scott
Forrester (Danny)
years: 30
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: Daniel Scott
Forrester (Danny)
years: 30
TODAY I SPENT THE DAY WITH HIM
Today I spent the day with him,
Dressed up in our Sunday best,
Prayed there in the chapel
And knew that we were blessed.
Soaked up the morning sunlight,
Looked for bunny rabbit tracks,
Decorated Easter eggs
And hid them quietly in the back.
Ran through fields of flowers,
Had a picnic on the ground,
Searched for four leaf clovers
And yelled when they were found.
Walked hand in hand in nature,
Talked for hours 'neath the tree.
Today I spent the day with him,
Through all our memories.
© 2006 - Christine Ross
~ in memory of Lucas Christopher Ross 1979 - 2001
& Daniel Scott Forrester 1970 - 2001
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY FROM HEAVEN
....by Tammy in memory of her brother Danny 1970 - 2001
I am sending you a message on this very special day,
That I am doing well, I am much more than okay!
I am so happy in Heaven, in God's love I shine,
(And you know, when I reached Heaven, I sort of "made it mine"),
I have lots of friends here, and family, too,
Grandmas and Grandpas, and Luke's here, it's true!
I'm really quite busy, there's so much to do,
To help me send you all those signs, I have acquired quite a crew!
I have much to thank you for, and could not let this day pass,
Without letting you know, your duties as a Mother you sure did surpass.
Let go of regrets and doubts, they rip you apart,
And know - at the end, Jesus lived in my Heart.
He welcomed me Home, where I reside in great style,
And the sun shines much brighter, which God says is due to my smile!
Mom, even though at times I might seem far away,
I actually travel with you every night and every day,
I know you miss me, and I miss you, too,
But please feel my love, I hate to see you so blue.
I wanted to give you a sign from above,
To let you know that your undying love,
Reaches the skies and touches my heart,
With our connection, are we really apart?........
Love from your son,
Danny
Happy Mother's Day 2004
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