In memory of Steve A. Rozic,

who passed away nine years ago today.

Make me half the person my father was

And I'll know I've been blest.

Give me half his courage and loving care,

And a kingdom I will possess

When I was young and foolish,

I heard but didn't hear

His words of wisdom, sound advice,

The need to persevere

When I grew older and wiser,

I saw what I hadn't seen;

His strength to deal with adversity

And do it with dignity

No need for the Ten Commandments

When I came to a fork in the road

I had only to think of what he would have done

And again, he'd carry my load.

Make me half the person

As my father was to me

And I know that I will rest at peace

Through out eternity.