In loving memory of my beloved John K. Solkovy whose birthday is today.

Today you should be 45,

We should be celebrating another year together.

Instead I stand here alone,

Celebrating every moment of your life.

The person behind the bike,

The teddy-bear dad to my daughter.

The one who treated my friends,

Like his own kids.

You left behind an amazing family.

What has welcomed me,

Shown me the love they have for you.

A great group of friends,

That watch over me.

The way you did,

And still do.

You should know,

We miss you,

Love you,

Cherish our memories of you.

"I will love you til the day I die."