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Jack D. Van Gorder

Jack D. Van Gorder

In memory of Jack D. Van Gorder

Today would be our dad, Jack D, Van Gorder's, 92nd Birthday!

Please send him lots of Birthday wishes as he is celebrating with family and friends in Heaven today!!

October 4, 1928

Dad,

This world has many heroes,

You'd know most of them by name.

It's apparent that they gave their best,

And they deserve their fame.

But among all of the hero's this world has ever had,

There's not one that we admire more than our precious dad.

He's more than just a hero, he never looked for praise.

He's heroic in his quiet strength and in his caring ways.

He may not be famous as those you hear about or see,

But he's everything and so much more, a hero ought to be.

He keeps his word, it's good as gold, on this you can depend.

He's honest and he's loyal too, I'm proud that he's our friend.

When I hear about a hero and the special things they've done,

It reminds us of our Dad for he's the greatest one…

Happy 92nd Birthday Dad!

You will always be our dad but also our hero and our best friend!

Love you always and miss you every day,

Margie, Karen,

Judy and Donnie

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