Bless, be the one, who is surrounded by love.

For my father Jack.

              

Bless, be the one, who is surrounded by love.

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The greatest man I ever knew, always had a wide open door for me. His home was our safe-haven. Never a negative word to no-one. A Para-Trooper in WW2. A champion bowler and he always had a smile and good words to share with me. His family surrounded him at the end. A loved man leave many broken hearts.

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Who will fill the shoes of legends? I knew he was the greatest when he lived. He gave me solid advice and never complain when I returned home to gather my mind. He taught me, hard work make the man. Easy life, gain you nothing. My mentor, my teacher, my best friend. I know heaven shall welcome you and you will sing your song to the angels. I will miss you my father.

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                        John Castellenas

Author's Note

Lost my father today.

Reviews

[Doodley]

A very touching tribute, Coyote.

I am yet to reach this point in life but it is something i am always preparing myself for. I am very sorry for your loss. From all the words of wisdom i have read on your page in my four years on the cafe there is no doubt your Father was the one who instilled most of it within you, and that makes him a fine man, indeed.

You have my condolences and i am sure all of the people who know you well here will be feeling your loss. Chin up, my friend.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Doodley. I appreciate the kind words.

[Ted Kniffen]

If you don't mind John...although my dad passed away in 1964...I too will say "Lost my father today". Your words speak to us and for us all John. Sorry for your loss.

Thank you.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Ted. Our mentors, we become them, if we are lucky.

[Ted Kniffen]

With any luck at all, we do.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

John so sorry for your loss please remember the good times you shared he sounded like a wonderful father who taught and advised you well for your life you now live
Bless you xx

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Julie. He was.

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

You take care x

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i relate to this, Coyote...
for different reasons, my dad was my champion as well.
really moving poetry here.
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Jacob for reading and the comment.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest John... my deepest heartfelt sympathy...
when the Spirit flies away... leaving feathers of
love and caring in memories. May the hope of heaven
be a promise of comfort. He surely was a blessing to
everyone. truly, Pat

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Pat. He will be singing with the angels.