3/27/2008 Candle lit for Rodney Mc/Candless

Rrodney McCandless

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived here okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. 

We Miss you Rodney, and Love you so much.....................Aunt Mary,Marcus & Michael

Love Aunt Mary

06/03/07:

Remembering a special Soldier
Pfc Rodney McCandless
82nd Airborne

We look at the night sky 
in the quiet of darkness,
And they are never far.
those we have loved and cherished,
those who have changed our lives 
in some small or profound way
are closer than we know,
because it is their light
That shines on our world.
It is the brilliance of their souls
That makes our night sky glow.

SHINE ON HERO !! You will be greatly missed,
Your memory will live forever, in the lives, and hearts
you touched, Mine was just one of many.
Love & miss you.. F .T. T. A.
Sherri Baber ,Jeffery Cones, Joshua Conde

MY FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below
With tiny lights like Heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear
But the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,
For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart.
But I am not so far away, We really aren't apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones, You know I hold you dear.
And be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I sent you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above,
I sent you each a memory of my undying love.
After all love is a gift more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do.
For I can't count the blessing or love he has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear.
Remember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year
As the Lord had finished creating the earth, something was missing
so he chose pieces from all the flowers, threw them into the sky
and blew life into them and the butterflies were born

Remembering 
Pfc Rodney McCandless
82nd Airborne
VETERANS DAY

The cost of freedom is sometimes high,
Extremely more when our loved ones die.

Men and women pledged to fight and serve,
And its our support that they deserve.

Mankind itself is the one to blame,
That all through history, the story’s the same.

Peace, like love, can be hard to acquire,
Subject always to enemy fire.

Some how the righteouses tend to prevail,
Over the miss-guided, prone to fail.

No wonder we fear the tongues that lie,
As mankind squabbles beneath God’s sky.

The danger our solders face is real,
So lets let them know just how we feel.

Put forth your flag and show them your heart,
As those we love from us depart

Rodney you are our special angel. I know you are up there watching over all of us as one by one we fly to the other side to meat you. I know the lord loves you and you are here always here with us, just not in the bodily form. But you live in the hearts of all of us who love you. May we never forget the high price of freedom you paid for all of us so we may enjoy being free? We love and miss you so much. Lacychante Spruill