16 June 2007

a short eulogy of sorts

Rest In Peace Ford Goss (Known to me as Gino).

We have fond memories of your snoring reverberating throughout the house.
Of you BBQing those amazing bacon-wrapped pieces of heaven at the crawfish boil.
Of you and Debbie dancing, even though I'm sure recently the thought of her tore you to pieces.
Of your unmistakeable voice in the backyard when you came to visit.
Pictures of you smiling, holding a beer, another thing that tore you to pieces.
That forgiven memory of the superbowl party.
Of your hugs when one of us accomplished something to be proud of.
You were family. You ARE family.

Yours is such a sad story.
I don't want to read your obituary or go to your funeral, only because I can't believe you're dead. Going will make it real.

You were a special man and we love you.

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