I lit my outside candle at 1600. I thought of Barney while cooking at the ham club meeting/supper. I am so glad you all were there holding hands and hugging each other!!! I was there in spirit!!! Here is a little poem book that I bought after Ralph Syracuse left for the Bridge.

WEEP NOT FOR ME Constance Jenkins

Weep not for me though I am gone
Into that gentle night.

Grieve if you will, but not for long.

Upon my soul's sweet flight.

I am at peace, my soul's at rest.

There is no need for tears;

For with your love I was so blessed
For all those many years.

There is no pain, I suffer not;

The fear now is all gone.

Put now these things out of your thoughts,
In your memory I live on.

Remember not my fight for breath,
Remember not the strife.

Please do not dwell on my death,
Bur celebrate my life.

Sleep softly, sweet Barney...