My life contained many good memories,
as I fulfilled my heartfelt dreams of being a paramedic,
and for me life was good.

As I looked back with only a glance,
appreciating my accomplishments I had no regrets,
I was living my life the way I felt I should.

Remembering my father’s arms as a child,
as being always warm, strong and well meaning,
it’s without a doubt he was my best friend!

He taught me wisdom I would take with me through out my childhood days,
as I became an adult holding my hand right to the very end.

Time will pass and tears will fade into smiles when you think of me dad.

Memories will comfort you in your times of need, and the pictures you hold will define my peaceful existence, for you created me and I am glad. Comfort yourself in knowing that I enjoyed doing something I thought might make a difference.

Enjoy your life and surround your self in happiness,
as if I were still there, when you feel lonely, Dad look around you in remembrance.

No matter where my life had lead me I am a part of you,
and I will always remain “My Father’s Son.”

- – - written By “Cheryl “ Sherry J. Lassiter
EMT/Paramedic/Fire Woman/Red Cross Disaster Team Member

Tags: cross, father, son, thoughts

“Walk a little plainer, Daddy,”
said a little boy so frail.
“I’m following in your footsteps
And I don’t want to fail.

Sometimes your steps are very plain,
Sometimes they’re hard to see.
So walk a little plainer, Daddy,
For you are leading me.
I know that you once walked this way
Many years ago.
And what you did along the way
I’d really like to know.
For sometimes when I’m tempted
I don’t know what to do.
So, walk a little plainer, Daddy,
For I must follow you.

Someday when I am grown up,
You are like I want to be,
Then I will have a little boy,
Who will want to follow me.
And I would want to lead him right
And help him to be true.
So, walk a little plainer, Daddy,
For we must follow you.

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See the Video “I am watching you Dad”

Through the window of rescue 52 I see a different world
Daily I endure the constant battles of a two edged sword
Easily becoming disgusted by what I see
Feeling helpless in knowing it’s not up to me

Attitudes change quickly in a job like mine
Sometimes leaving me wishing I was blind
There are some rewards to being in my position
Meeting the kindest of hearts who only want compassion

Some things can never be explained and never will
Other things leave you thinking and wondering with a chill
Having been given the responsibility to lead the way
Makes this job worth more than its pay

- – - written by Cheryl Lassiter