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

“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”

The father, a well digger, strong was he,
And as loving and kind as a father could be.
And Mary his daughter, Just five years old,
Was very much dearer than millions in gold.
To Mary her father was big, grand and nice,
So each had a treasure, beyond any price.

One day to the well, little Mary was sent
To take daddy’s lunch, how gladly she went.
But when she looked down, not a thing could be seen.
The well, like a pocket, was dark as could be.
The father saw Mary and heard her voice, too,
But made not a sound, just to see what she’d do.

She dropped to her knees, the dear little soul,
And called down, “Oh, Daddy, are you down this hole?”
“Why, yes Mary darling, I’m here at your feet,
Just drop my lunch for I’m ready to eat.
Just let it go easy, I’ll catch it all right.”
She did and she saw it fall out of sight.

“Why Mary,” said father, “There’s enough here for two,
Now this is the thing I would like you to do.
You jump down here to me and we’ll eat it together,
Down here in the cool and away from the weather.”
“Oh, daddy, I’m afraid, I can’t see you at all,
Be sure now you catch me and don’t let me fall.”

‘Twas just for a moment she wavered in doubt,
Then closing her dear little eyes she jumped out.
In the darkness, yes, that was the test,
She trusted in faith At her father’s request.
And both were so happy he kissed her and smiled
Because of the sweet trusting faith of his child.

“Oh, sweet little Mary, you put me to shame,
How often my Father Has called me the same,
But because it was dark I turned back in doubt.
Refusing the call, though his arms were stretched out.”