Listen more often to things than to beings
Tis the ancestors' breath
When the fire's voice is heard
Tis the ancestors breath
in the voice of the waters
Those who have died have never never left
The dead are not under the earth
They are in the rustlin trees
They are in the groaning woods
They are in the crying grass
They are in the moaning rocks
The dead are not under the earth
They are in the woman's breast
They are in the wailing child
They are with us in the home
They are with us in the crowd
The dead have a pact with the living
Lisa, What an amazing and wonderful tribute. So, so sorry for your loss - he lead an extra - ordinary life and left an amazing legacy. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Susan
Posted by: Susan Biszewski-Eber | 10/07/2010 at 11:19 AM
Hi Lisa, my mom Audrey called to tell me of your Dad's death. I was so sorry to hear. This is a great tribute and loved reading it and seeing all the pictures. Olympic park really brings backs memories. I remember visiting Great Grandma and seeing you and your mom and dad. I can see her sitting on her chair and stiring the dumplings. what great memories. Thanks for sharing this and hope that you are doing well. Lynn Frunzi Mccoll
Posted by: Lynn F. Mccoll | 10/07/2010 at 05:47 PM
Hi Lisa Sorry to hear of your dad's death. He lived a very full life. I still think about your mom often. Your parent's were true friends which is a commodity very seldom found in life. We will be away this weekend, but home on the 17th. We will be going north to the cemetery to pay our respects. Let us know particulars. This memorial is absolutely beautiful. Please keep in touch. Lonnie Salvatore
Posted by: Lonnie Salvatore | 10/11/2010 at 11:58 AM
Lisa, Michael and I just returned from 2 weeks at the cabin and in reading through my missed copies of the Times was saddened to see of your father's passing. How lucky you were to have had so many wonderful years with him and so many wonderful memories to share with us. Your tribute was the perfect reflection of a life well lived by someone well loved. Our thoughts are with you.
Judith
Posted by: Judith Powers | 10/23/2010 at 02:41 PM