Various
requested items heard during the time after Bob's passing:
The
Folded Page
There's
a poem by an unknown author.
It's called
"The Folded Page."
It goes
something like this:
"Up
in an old attic,
as the
raindrops patter down,
I sat
paging through an old schoolbook --
Dusty,
tattered, and brown.
"I
came to a page that was folded down.
And across
it was written in a childish hand:
"The
teacher says to leave this for now,
'Tis hard
to understand."
I unfolded
the page and read.
Then I
nodded my head and said,
'The teacher
was right; now I understand.'
'There
are lots of pages in the book of life
That are
hard to understand.
All we
can do is fold them down and write:
"There
are lots of pages in the book of life
that are
hard to understand.
All we
can do is fold them down and write:
'The teacher
says to leave this for now,
'Tis hard
to understand."
"Then
someday -- maybe only in heaven --
We will
unfold the pages again,
Read them,
and say,
"The
teacher was right; now I understand.'"
When it
comes to the death of a loved one --
Though
complicated and less than perfect,
About
all we can do is fold down the page and write,
"The
teacher says to leave this for now,
'Tis hard
to understand."
- read
by Father Greg Sakowicz during WGN Radio coverage of Bob Collins'
Memorial Service.
The
Dash
by Lynda Ellis © 1998
I read
of a reverend who stood to speak
at the
funeral of his friend.
He referred
to the dates on her tombstone
from
the beginning . . . to the end.
He noted
that first came the date of her birth
and
spoke of the following date of her death.
But he
said what mattered most of all
was
the dash between those years.
For that
dash represents all the time
she
spent alive on Earth.
And now
only those who loved her
know
what that little line is worth.
For it
matters not, how much we own;
the
cars, the house, the cash.
What matters
is how we live and love
and
how we spend our dash.
So think
about this long and hard
are
there things you'd like to change?
For you
never know how much time is left.
(You
could be at "dash midrange.")
If we
could just slow down enough
to consider
what's true and real.
And always
try to understand
the
way other people feel.
And be
less quick to anger,
and
show appreciation more.
And love
the people in our lives
like
we've never loved before.
If we
treat each other with respect,
and
more often wear a smile.
Remembering
that this special dash
might
only last a little while.
So, when
your eulogy is being read
with
your life's actions to rehash.
Would
you be proud of the things they say
about
how you spent your dash?
find more
of Linda Ellis' writing at http://www.lindaslyrics.com
The
When you gaze upon a Harley,
Or a hat
that is orange,
A song
that is corny or,
Sentimental
When you
watch the Bears win Barely
Or hear
a hearty laugh
Or some
bagpipe music --
Instrumental
. . .
Think
of Bob, Remember Bob and he will not
Be gone
. . .
Remember
Me
-- as related on the World of John Williams.
Bob
Collins Memorial Service Music and Scripture Readings
Organ
Prelude music
Opening
Song: On Eagle's Wings (M. Joncas)
First
Reading: Wisdom 4:7-15 - John Madigan
Psalm
Response: The Lord Is My Shepherd (Gelineau)
Second
Reading: Romans 14:7-12 - Linda Peterson
Gospel
Acclamation: Alleluia
Gospel:
John 14:1-6 - Rev. Tom Mulcrone
Gift Preparation:
How Great Thou Art (S. Hine) - Wayne Messmer
Holy,
Memorial Acclamation and Great Amen: all sung
Communion
Song:
Be Not Afraid (B. Dufford, S.J.) - Wayne Messmer
Ave Maria (Schubert) - John Eskola
Commendation:
Saints of God (Proulx)
In paradisum (Proulx)
Closing:
Amazing Grace
Organ
Postlude
Sal
Sovia, organist
Greg Blacklurh, flute
John Eskola, cantor
Wayne Messmer, soloist
Author:
Radio Havana Cuba
Date 2/14/2000
Dear
Audrey,
It was
with great shock and sadness that we all learned this morning
of Bob's death in an airplane accident.
We enjoyed
his company immensely here and in spite of minor differences
in political opinion found his presence stimulating and educational.
In times
like these it is difficult to really know what to say to those
relatives and close friends who are left in grief. Please
send our love and sympathy to Chris. We have reserved a news
item slot in today's broadcast to mourn his passing and to
celebrate his life. If you are able to e-mail me more information
I will include it in the news item.
Love
Simon,
Yolanda, Isabel, Jorge and all of us here at Radio Havana
Cuba that Bob touched in his brief but memorable visit to
our station.
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