Allan Hogg

We've shared our hearts, full of Holiday Cheer
and shopped for presents for loved ones this year
The house is dressed up with garland and lights
That sparkle and shine through the Holiday nights

But even with all of this Holiday bliss
There's someone we lost that we terribly miss
And as this Christmas Day draws near
We wish with all of our hearts he was here.

He's living his life way up past the stars
Somewhere past Jupiter, Saturn and Mars
He's spending his Christmas in Heaven, you see
And last night as I slept, a dream came to me

He was standing before me, happy and well
He said to me "I have something to tell…
Heaven's more wondrous than you would believe
It's the greatest of gifts I could ever receive.

I'd like for you all to remember the good…
You know that I'd be there if only I could.
So don't feel so bad that I'm not there
There are so many memories you can share

As you gather together, I'm sure that you'll find
The gifts deep within you that I left behind.
Each one is unique and wrapped brightly in love
They shine from your hearts as I shine from above..."


c Kris Smith

Ed's Family (Friend) December 6, 2008

I heard your voice in the wind today
and I turned to see your face;
The warmth of the wind caressed me
as I stood silently in place.

I felt your touch in the sun today
as its warmth filled the sky;
I closed my eyes for your embrace
and my spirit soared so high.

I saw your eyes in the window pane
as I watched the falling rain;
It seemed as each tiny raindrop fell
it quietly said your name.

I held you close in my heart today
it made me feel complete;
You may have died...but you are not gone
you will always be a part of me.

As long as the sun shines...
the wind blows...
the rain falls...
You will live on inside of me forever
for that is all my heart knows.


c Judy Burnette

Ed's Family (Friend) December 5, 2008

The very echo of your name,
The memory of your smile,
The little things you've said and done,
Are with us all the while...

Your voice keeps whispering gently,
'Loved ones be brave and true,
At the end of life there's sunshine,
I'll be watching and waiting for you'...

It broke our hearts to lose you,
Your parting caused such pain,
But the greatest day is yet to come,
When we all meet again...

Ed's Family (Friend) December 3, 2008

Miss you

Each day i think about u and always will allan ...
Im sure u and connor are happy together and watching your 2 girls ...Love u very much miss u so so much...
I will Keep your memories for memories last forever
Love u sleeptight look after kell and lauren x x x

Michelle Maxwell (Cousin) December 2, 2008

Look around your garden Lord, for an angel with a smile, it won't be hard to find him; he must stand out a mile... Put your arms around him, and give him all our love, tell him that we love him; we only wish we could... x x x

Ed's Family (Friend) November 30, 2008

I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new
I thought about you yesterday and days before that too,
I think of you in silence I often speak your name
All I have are memories and your picture in a frame
Your memory is my keepsake with which I’ll never part
God has you in His keeping I have you in my heart



love aunty franny xxx

Frances Mum Of Laura Cameron (Auntie) November 27, 2008

DAD For Lauren who is always in my thoughts

Dad...so many images come to mind
Whenever i speak your name,
It seems without you in my life
Things will never be the same.

Dad,some days i hear your voice
And turn to see your face,
Yet in my turning...it seems
The sound has been erased.

Oh, Dad if i could turn back time
And once more hear your voice,
I'd tell you that of all the dad's
You would still be my choice.

Please always know i love you
And no one can take your place,
Years may come and go
But your memory will never be erased.

Today,Jesus as you are listening
In your home above,
Would you go and find my Dad
And give him all my love.

Jacqui Foy (Family Friend) November 27, 2008

I dreamed last night of Heaven
And as I followed you there
I felt your presence, heard your heart,
I almost touched your hair...

I remember crying
Just because I missed you so
Though I was right behind you
I didn’t want you to go...

I begged for a reminder
To help me see your face
A thing to hold and touch
But it left an empty place...

I looked for you in everything
I asked for you by name
I know that you were with me there
I’ll never be the same...

I dreamed last night of Heaven
I ache for one more glimpse
Of the love I felt while near you
And the beautiful heart I miss...

Ed's Family (Friend) November 27, 2008

Today I stumbled and once again
Was lifted up by an unseen hand
What comfort and joy that knowledge brings.
For I hear the whispers of Angels wings...

The guardian Angels that God sends to all
To bear us up when we stumble and fall.
Trust Him, my friend, and often you'll hear
The whisper of Angels wings hovering near...

Ed's Family (Friend) November 25, 2008

Simply put ...I really miss you
I've continued to ask why
Life took this dreadful wrong turn...
Now I often sit and cry

Simply put ...my heart is broken
Most people have no clue
Unless they live this heartache...
They don't know what I've lived through

Simply put... I long to hug you
Share a gentle warm embrace
Often spend each day just wishing....
This truth could somehow be erased

Simply put... I can't remember...
The last time I heard your voice
Memories are often painful...
I was not given any choice

Simply put... I know I'm grieving
Won't get better and throughout the years
I will learn some coping methods...
To accept this new frontier

Simply put... I'm good at masking
Denying what I feel
For I know deep down inside me...
I will never truly heal

Simply put...I really miss you
No one knows the pain I bear
Simply put... there is no reason
Losing you was just not fair...

Ed's Family (Friend) November 22, 2008