Memorial Thread ~ FReeper redrock went Home October 6, 2010

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Memorial Thread ~ FReeper redrock has gone Home ~
~ October 6, 2010 ~

FReeper redrock is a Vietnam Veteran, an Army Medic.

Rest in Peace, Mike.

Abide With Me

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me.

Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
Earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.

Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word,
But as Thou dwell'st with Thy disciples, Lord,
Familiar, condescending, patient, free.
Come not to sojourn, but abide with me.

Come not in terrors, as the King of kings,
But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings;
Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea.
Come, Friend of sinners, thus abide with me.

Thou on my head in early youth didst smile,
And though rebellious and perverse meanwhile,
Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee.
On to the close, O Lord, abide with me.

I need Thy presence every passing hour.
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.

I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

Original Prayer Request Thread - May 7, 2008 - click

Our thoughts and prayers are with Mike, Anita, and their 2 girls.

[AuntB]

Dang, Blackie...10 years has sure taken its toll on us! As I was trying to recall names from Jarbidge, K.Falls, there were so MANY that have left us. Please ping anyone else who you can think of (living that is!!)

[blackie]

Barb loved your tribute to redrock, too.

[La Enchiladita]

Sorry to hear this. Another brother gone to his rest.
He put up quite the fight.
You are home now, Mike.
Rest in Peace.

[GOPJ]

Prayers for all his loved ones... including fellow freepers...

[amom]

Thanks for your post AuntB...that’s the ‘redrock’ I know...

Hugs to you.

[AuntB]

Hugs to you too, amom. Always good to see you...next time better circumstances, ok?

[AnnaZ]

How very sad. This is a loss to all of us. Prayers for his family and friends.

Thank you for the thread.

[amom]

Good to see you too AuntB. Next time under better circumstances indeed.

[jellybean]

God speed, redrock...

We walked among the crosses
Where our fallen soldiers lay.
And listened to the bugle
As taps began to play.

The Chaplin led a prayer
We stood with heads bowed low.
And I thought of fallen comrades
I had known so long ago.

They came from every city
Across this fertile land.
That we might live in freedom.
They lie here 'neath the sand.

I felt a little guilty
My sacrifice was small.
I only lost a little time
But these men lost their all.

Now the services are over
For this Memorial Day.
To the names upon these crosses
I just want to say,

Thanks for what you've given
No one could ask for more.
May you rest with God in heaven
From now through evermore

[Kathy in Alaska]

Such a beautiful tribute to Mike. Thank you so much, AuntB, for sharing your words.

[DeSoto]

Thanks for the ping.

Redrock was one of the nicest people on here. I have very fond memories of differing from his veiwpoint and not have the discussion devolve into a screamfest.

Redrock was a true gentleman and he will be missed.

[Washington_minuteman]

Thanks for the ping, AuntB. I apologize for being so tardy in replying. I really, really, really hate this sort of news. Even after six-months have gone by, it’s the sort of thing I hate. When a Brother is taken in death, it leaves me mentally numb, with little to say. I’ve got the memories of Jarbidge and Klamath Falls but, still, I’ll miss him. At least, until the Resurrection out from among the dead. Then, there will be a joyous reunion. I can hardly wait!

[AuntB]

Talk about late!!! This is the first time I saw your post.
Hugs!

[AuntB]

Remembering a patriot.
The man who set the water free!

;<)