In loving memory of our beloved Richard J. Mashuda who passed away 11 years ago today, March 11th.

Midnight stars gleaming on a lonely grave

Where sleeping, but not dreaming,

Lies the one we could not save.

In dreams we see his dear sweet face

And kiss his cold, cold brow,

And whisper as we loved him then,

We love his memory now.

We think of him in silence

No eyes can see us weep,

But still within our aching hearts

His memory we shall keep.

He bade no one a last farewell,

He said goodbye to none,

The heavenly gates has opened,

A lovely voice said, "Come."

And with farewell unspoken

He gently entered home.

Our dear husband and father sleeps in silence

We'd not disturb his rest

Sad and lonely are the hearts

Of those who loved him best.