My Uncle Johnny wrote this tribute after my dads graveside service and included the following poem: A tribute to James W Spires As the Air Force Personnel were folding the American Flag, I looked up to the sky and saw a Red Tail Hawk circulating above, as if Jims spirit was flying with the Hawk. If you listened you could hear Jim, in his low voice saying: IM FREE Dont grieve for me, for now Im free Im following the path God has chosen for me. I took His hand when I heard him call; I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; Ive now found peace at the end of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Oh yes, these things, I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow Look for the sunshine of tomorrow. My lifes been full, I savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seems all to brief; Dont lengthen your pain with undue grief. Lift up your heart and peace to thee, God wanted me now-He set me free Mike also saw the Hawk flying overhead, Im sure others did as well. Thank you Uncle Johhny & Aunt Joyce for sharing this with us.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 15:34:54 +0000
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