John R. Burkett Jr.

In loving memory of my beloved brother John R. Burkett Jr. who passed away six years ago on January 2, 2006.

LOVING MEMORIESYour gentle face and patient smileWith sadness we recall.You had a kindly word for each,And died beloved by all.The voice is mute and stilled the heart,That loved us well and true,Ah, bitter was the trial to partFrom one so good as you.You are not forgotten loved one,Nor will you ever be.As long as life and memory last,We will remember thee.We miss you now, our hearts are sore,As time goes by we miss you more,Your loving smile, your gentle face,No one call fill your vacant place.If tears could build a stairway,And memories were a lane,I would walk right up to heavenTo bring you home again.No farewell words were spoken,No time to say goodbye.You were gone before I knew it,And only Gods knows why.My heart still aches in sadnessAnd secret tears still flow,What it meant to lose you,No one will ever know.