He did not always speak in grand, loud ways,
Yet his presence filled the room all the same.
A steady hand, a patient heart,
A man who showed his love through action
More often than through words.
He walked his life with quiet strength,
Carrying both joy and burden without complaint.
In small, faithful moments—
A shared laugh, a helping hand,
A promise kept—
He taught us what it means to endure.
He knew the value of hard work
And the grace of rest earned honestly.
He understood that love is not perfect,
But it is loyal, forgiving, and true.
Through changing seasons, he remained constant,
A compass pointing us home.
Now he rests beyond our reach,
Yet never beyond our hearts.
His voice echoes in our memories,
His lessons live in our choices,
His kindness continues through us.
Grief comes in waves, heavy and unexpected,
But gratitude rises with it—
For a life well lived,
For love freely given,
For time we were blessed to share.
Today we say goodbye with sorrow,
But also with honor.
For his life mattered.
His love mattered.
And though his journey here is complete,
His legacy walks on in each of us.
