A heart is not judged by how much you love; but by how much you are loved by others. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

May the many fond memories of your loved one provide you with peace and serenity at this time of loss.

This poem was by Mary Alice Ramish

Release me, let me go.
I have so Many things to see and do.
You mustn’t tie your self to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love and you can only guess,
How much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it’s time I traveled on alone.

So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must
then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It’s only for awhile that we must part
So bless the memories with in your heart.

I won’t be far away, for life goes on,
So, if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near,
and if you listen with your heart,
you’ll hear all my love around you soft and clear.

And then, when you must come this way alone,
I’ll greet you with a smile and say, welcome home.

Till we meet again Danny…Miss you so much
Stevie

Danny,

I can’t begin to thank you for the last decade+ of friendship, laughs, and love. You’ve taught me so much, and you truly have helped to mold me into the woman I am today. You taught me so much about patience and understanding. You were always there for me to laugh, cry, vent, or even whine. You’re one the special people in this world that truly cannot be replaced, and it pains me that you never realized that. I always told you that I wished you could see yourself through my eyes, and I meant it. You were so amazing, by far the most talented human-being I’ve ever encountered, and you were so loved.

I’ll never forget when you used to make me gourmet picnic lunches when I worked in Hinesville. We’d sit in the park and eat, and one day a lady walked past and asked if I had made all that for you. I looked at her and said, “no, actually he made it for me.” Her eyes got big, she grinned, patted you on the back, and told me, “oh, honey, you better hang on to him!” You batted your eyes and mumbled something with your charming, southern accent about knowing you’re “a catch” and we spent the rest of lunch giggling about that.

Danny, your star just shined too brightly for this world I guess. I’m devastated that you’re gone, but I’m eternally thankful for the time we had. I’m so sad you didn’t get to see Emi because I know how much you wanted to, but when she’s older, I’ll make sure I tell her awesome stories about her uncle Danny and how fabulous he was. After all, if it’s possible, then I know you’re watching.

Danny,

I sadly just learned of your transition. I’d wondered why you hadn’t commented on my Facebook page in a minute. Sneaky of you to just go off like that but then again, you were good at making theatrical entrances and subtle exits of the same. I will say this Sir. You made an impression upon me and although we were not close friends, I like to think we were friends. You were both a gentleman and a cad and the best kind of each. I respected your Old World mindset and depth and class. And its true, you were born in the wrong age and I hope now, you’re in one more kindred to your great spirit and thank you for allowing us all to have a sliver and be given sense of it in this lifetime. I can see that cockeyed look right now as I sit here. I’d say something and you’d pause and give me that look and either laugh or dismiss me in some way that only an intellectual of your caliber could get away with. I respected you for you and I think you gave me the same or so it felt that way. You were classy like that. In my mind I see you as God’s personal scribe right now and showing everyone upstairs that there is no greater style than that of a true Southern Gentleman. You were very much that and you will not be forgotten.