1998, San Leandro, CA, USA
[Alpha α]My Dear Brother Lon, Gesundheit! 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13 ~ Love Is IndispensableDeath brings to mind our own mortality and life with good intentions.You are my brother and I loved you like no other and wish we never had to part. I know you didn't mean to leave me (us), but sometimes we have no choice. I miss hearing my name called by your voice (hey Jimmy lets get Mexican and a German beer). I wish I got one more warm embrace and to say "I Love You" before you were given to the majestic sky. My memories are what I have left, and infinite lessons I will not forget from you and OF You. Although we fell and stumbled at times, but all those hills were necessary for us to climb for each was a valuable lesson learned. Those memories are tearfully dear and true, those memories of me and you exploring and enjoying each others company, for I wish it was longer. I trust you feel that our bond will never be broken, no matter what the distance looks like because your free spirit whom I know truly is with me wherever I roam. I cry at the rain because my heart is melting with pain of knowing that all the moments in our hearts shined through each day together, but my tears will have no end. There are/were many great memories I cherish of you and me. So, I will always remember you with love & respect; brother of mine and in my heart, I will keep you, so I will be fine and make ready for my journey with your guidance from above. As you already know, I will go forward with my head held up high, it might be hard; I cannot lie, but in my heart you will be, moving forward, you and me.Lon, may your spirit soar in freedom from the fears that gripped so tight. I know you will find the peace you searched for as you wandered across the sky on your new journey where the wind makes the leaves quiver, as alive as the water that rushes down the river, nurturing the green pastures. If God could grant me one last wish, I'd ask to say 'So-long' in my own way. But, I know in my heart you'll always rest and you'll be my guide and help me see the right path. I'll never forget your soothing voice and your wisdom - I miss you with all of my heart Brother and know you will always be by my side with your soothing touch.I've dedicated it to my brother & the Zwerle Family and to Lon's free spirit whom I know is with me wherever I roam. So, the time has come when time is no more and all that's left was once before. Brother Lon, you showed me too many things and aspects of life that I would never have experienced without you. I learned a lot I didn't know and have to learn again, But you forgot to teach me one last thing - HOW TO LET GO OF THE ONE YOU LOVE. I know now it's true when they say, "He only takes the best." I'll wear your memory proudly, my brother...my true friend, and may my love for you reach Heaven above daily until we meet again for eternity.So long brother, Gods speed and wait for me on the grass by the water, we will see each other soon! Wishing you & yours an abundance of happiness and joy in the eternal House in heaven, not built by human hands, but built from your wisdom & dedication. (READING ~ 2 Corinthians 5: 1-5)Love You Forever,JimmyNEXTNow, I have to let you rest my superlative Brother - Live to Ride and Ride to Live Always!So, I know you Lon and you lived your life that the fear of death never entered your heart. You never troubled anyone about their religion or trespassed on anyone's feeling; you respected others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. I know you Loved your life, perfected your life, beautified all things in your life. You always sought to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people for the better. I am sure if you had to prepare a noble death song for the day when you move from the physical to the spiritual side - going home . . . it would for sure be the first song we heard together in my 67 bug - cruzin in the City to "Dust in the Wind"!I always remember the many nights we would listen to the Classical hour on your AM radio in the Ford Apartment, while we indulged with a Strawberry & Rhubarb Streusel with a swirl of decadence. We both really admired W.A.Mozart and many others. The radio program would always close with a life moving Quote. I remember you really admired this one; “As death, when we come to consider it closely, is the true goal of our existence, I have formed during the last few years such close relationships with this best and truest friend of mankind that death's image is not only no longer terrifying to me, but is indeed very soothing and consoling.”~ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Then the 22:30 Amtrak train to Chicago would come zipping by us and the conductor would always recognize his friends by flashing the lights and blowing the Horn! I can say with certainty that you always gave a kind word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place. You showed respect to all people and groveled to none. Although we used to buy a lot of sandwiches for people that were struggling more than us and this put smile on our hearts.I am absolutely positive that each day you rose in the morning, you gave admiration & humble thanks for each breath, each morsel of food and for the infinite joy in your heart for living life your way, through Gods words. You told me once that if a person sees no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in himself. Plus, I know we never abused anyone and nothing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its grand vision. And Now; God looked around his garden and saw His child Lon with a radiant smile. He put his arms around Lon and lifted him to rest. God's garden must be beautiful he always takes the best. He knew that Lon was suffering in pain. God knew that Lon would never get well on earth again. God saw the road was getting rough and the hills were becoming harder to climb. So He closed Lon's weary eyes and whispered, ‘Peace bethine'. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone. For part of each one of us went with you The day God called you home.I know that we talked about death several times and I was never clear on what you desired when your time comes to pass, and you said, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song Brother Lon and die like the Son of the Holy Father going home. Finally, I know for sure Lon would express & desire; Do not stand beside my grave and weep for I am not there. I am a thousand winds that blow making out hearts beat, I am the sunlight that ripens the grain we eat and I am the gentle autumn rain that hides your tears. Always remember when you wake in the morning start each day bravely with a gallant smile in your name; I am the swift, uplifting rush of singing birds in circling flight. I am the soft brilliant starlight at night shimmering in your heart. Do not stand by my grave and weep. I am not there; I do not sleep because I am still alive and with you always. There is no Goodbye. . .After Taps has peacefully been blown, Please place 3 spent cartridges in the Flag that he fought for and for the blanket of freedom we all sleep under because of Lons Service and the Service of people like him. 1. Honor 2. Duty 3. God & Country ~ (Rom 8:11)[~omega Ω ]
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