When winner slows to take a victory walk,
When sweating labour yields to grateful rest,
When passioned love begets the deepest pride,
When boisterous parties calm to toast the best,
When laughter stills to smiles and memories,
When bright sun sets in rapturous coloured clouds…
Then God has blessed the hopeful runner’s legs,
And powered arms and back to build a life,
And smiled as love joined spirit with stardust,
And blessed true friends with deepest of respect,
And calmed the heart, appreciating all,
To follow colour home to our Lord’s call.
Farewell fine friend. You will be missed.
Nora and Neil may the great memories of Noel get you through difficult times.
- Alex Figueiredo and Christian Steckler