Why do we honor our dead?
Is it out of love and respect, or is it out of duty?
Too often, our homage is heard more upon death than in life.
If only we could show our departed ones our true affection.
Before such time as we shall depart,
Let us express our gratitude to those we love!
May God bless those we love and cherish!
May life while on earth be revered and respected!
May we bless those we love and cherish with kindness whenever parting,
Even as the Wings of God will embrace us all, when time shall be no more!
Amen.
Edward Calzaretto,
Chaplain