BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE To our dearest grandson, Derek, on his birthday.

Our lives go on without you

But nothing is the same

We have to hide our heartaches

When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that love you

Silent the tears that fall,

Living our lives without you, Derek,

Is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for us

Your heart was kind and true,

And when we needed someone

We could always count on you.

The special years will not return

When we were all together,

But with the love within our hearts

You will walk with us forever.