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To My Father


Dad and Mom

This morning, 7-6-98, my father lost his brave battle to cancer at 2am. I was by his side from the moment we discovered his cancer, January 1, 1996.. to the moment he left us, knowing he would not come home again. Although my heart is deeply sadden, my I know my father is with the God now, and with my beloved Chuck. My heart is lifted by the knowledge that this brave man, taught his doctors so much to save other lives with pancreatic cancer, taught cancer patients how to hold on and love each other, and taught me all that I value today. It says alot to be a stubborn Englishman, he refused to give up on anything. My father has one of the most outstanding hearts, and was admired by everyone who ever met him. He was a calm and quiet man, loyal and dedicated to life and his work.
He was a most inspirational Santa to children everywhere for 9 years. My Dad will always be my dearest hero, and with everything within me now, I will miss him to hold and hug. I will miss having him to call when my car breaks down so he can tell me what to do, or pick on the guy at the shop trying to take me for a ride. Ill miss how he protected me from harm. Ill miss the jokes, and the laughter at the dinner table he always inspired, and the blessings on the food during holidays. Ill miss watching him tire for hours building things for the kids at Christmas, and tinkering in his garage or garden for hours and days on end.
But my heart will never forget him...I will forever be his little princess
*tears of love*

Raymond H. Whitaker
Born 12/7/96 Salt Lake City, UTAH
Husband, Father, Son, Santa
Known most for his Hugs Around the world...
and saying "I aint got time for this...but what do I know anyways!"


"A Letter from Heaven"

To My Dearest Family,
Some things I'd like to say...
...But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived 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 am with you every morning, noon and night.

That night I had to leave you--when my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me, and He said, "Raymond", 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 so badly, as you are part of my great 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 days 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.
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 was well 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.

(Author Unknown)
I love you Daddy!

The Angels Network *Dreams can come true...*

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