I have a feeling of uneasiness and sorry knowing that today Ray commenced on his journey to his final resting place. Sad in the knowledge that he is not on this earth any longer, but taking comfort in the fact that now he is with his one true love, holding hands together, never to be parted from each again. I lost my father many years ago and Ray was always there for me, having dinner with him and my best mate in the whole world, parties with his relatives and just sitting down having that comfortable nothing to say type feeling. He is a great man, and is a wonder Father, I say this in the present tense because even though he can’t been seen, his presence is still felt. ‘To the living, I am gone, To the sorrowful, I will never return, To the angry, I was cheated, But to the happy, I am at peace, And to the faithful, I have never left. I cannot speak, but I can listen I cannot be seen, but I can be heard So as you stand gazing at the sky, As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity – Remember me Remember in your heart: Your thoughts, and your memories, Of the times we loved, The times we fought, The times we cried, The times we laughed. For If you always think of me I will never be gone’ Peace be with you for always my wonder friend It is an honour and a privilege knowing you Love always Anne Dunedin New Zealand