Condolence From: Harry Simpson
Condolence: The Watch
For thirty eight years
This sailor has stood the watch
While some of us were in our bunks at night
This sailor stood the watch
While some of us were in school learning our trade
This shipmate stood the watch
Yes.. Even before some of us were born into this world
This shipmate stood the watch
In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen brewing on the horizon of history
This shipmate stood the watch
Many times he would cast an eye ashore and see his family standing there
Needing his guidance and help
Needing that hand to hold during those hard times
But he still stood the watch
He stood the watch for thirty eight years
He stood the watch so that we, our families and
Our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety, Each and every night
Knowing that a sailor stood the watch
Today we are here to say
“Shipmate... the watch stands relieved
Relieved by those You have trained ,guided, and lead
Shipmate you stand relieved.. We have the watch..."
"Boatswain.. Standby to pipe the side... Shipmate's going Ashore.."
Thank you for your service to this nation.
Wednesday February 14, 2018
Condolence From: Don White
Condolence: To Lewis W. Carpenter family ,Lewis will be missed greatly by family and friends. May God wrap you in his arms in this sad time. Heaven just received a wonderful man I got to know lewis at the square dances, years back when i use to square dance. he was a very nice guy,we all had fun at his dances he was a wonderful square dance caller ,and a very kind and likeable man .
My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. As you cope with your loss, may you be comforted by the "Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort" (2 Cor 1:3) that one day, "all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." (John 5:28, 29) May these promises from our Heavenly Father give you comfort now and real hope for the future. My deepest sympathy Don White & Family
Monday February 12, 2018
