Dear JW

Your mom and dad announced with glee
proud parents they were about to be
around the table the family sat
with joy and love, it was the place to be at

Your arrival on Father's Day was truly a gift
God reach out giving mom and dad's hearts a lift
four grandparents were promoted that day
and aunts and uncles anticipated games of play

As a young boy growing, mom and dad knew what was best
and soon with a brother and sister you were blessed
not just siblings, but life long soul mates
to share triumphs, disappointments and dates

JW, you embraced life to live, celebrate and share
if any one needed help or support, you were there
computers, music and travel gave you delight
fingers counted beers well into the night

But something was missing, soon to be found
when Alex arrived, your joy knew no bounds
you could go and climb ancient high peaks
but the power of your love for Alex would continue to speak

Your life long mission accomplished way too soon
meant God would claim you Holy Saturday afternoon
your family and friends struggle to understand
but we know in our hearts you are in God's hand

JW, we miss you, we love you...for evermore
until we meet again, as God's angel in heaven you SOAR!