There are friends that are kind and true, then there are friends such as you. Those with special qualities to shine through and through, bringing laughter and brightness on cloudy days, reaching outward to steady the day when troubles fill the air.

These and much, much more describe the friend who is such as you. With hand out stretched, to catch the fallen pride, the spirit now near broken for a time, you

raise the ghostly shadows from the heart and mind, sending the soul along the way

to capture the essence as once displayed.

Self sacrifice rules the day, giving more than all who came before, you seem to never empty restoring hope, confidence, faith and cheer for those having now lost their way.

It is I and many others with voices now strong, roaring a thunderous shout for all
to hear, proclaiming how honored indeed

we are to have a friendship with one so special....such as you!

T.Condon April 3, 1998