A Memorial Tribute Kenneth W. Clawson

January 17, 1989

Dear Dad,

We can't believe your passing has been 20 long years

And through the many days we still cry our tears

Our lives keep growing and changing and moving on

Even though you're not here and you have been gone.

The warmth of your love is still in our hearts

Yet I know we are miles and miles apart

So many times we think we see your face

Its gentleness, compassion and simple grace.

You would be so proud of us, we cannot lie

We see you in our children by and by

Their awkward smiles, and quirks and waves of a hand

It is all from you and in their bodies it stands.

Luke uses his hands every day as you did

He is now a man and you only knew him as a kid

Leah stands tall, your height she has gained

A beautiful woman her sweetness she has maintained.

You last saw Emily as a little bundle of joy

She is quiet like you and oh so coy

Abbey came next and we see you in her art

She sketches and paints and has your talent as her part.

Paul's children came later after you were gone

David, Grant and Victoria don't know you but live on

They are active and funny and Paul's a great dad

He wishes you were there to give what you could add.

Mom yearns the most and tries not to show it

Her love is so strong and we know it won't quit

She has been there for all of us through thick and thin

I know you two will reunite when the gates let her in.