In loving memory of my beloved son, Derek, who was tragically taken from me four years ago today, August 16, 2003.

To me he was someone special

And I miss him more each day,

The saddest day of my life

Was the day he was taken away.

Derek left treasured memories

And sorrow too great to be told,

But to me who loved and lost him

His memory will never grow old.

My heart still aches with sadness,

My eyes shed many a tear.

God knows how much I miss him

As I begin another year.

Since you'll never be forgotten

I pledge to you today –

A hollowed place within my heart, Derek,

Is where you'll always stay.

Loved, remembered and sadly missed today and every day.