A Tribute

Two days before Father's Day, a close friend's husband passed away unexpectedly. Needless to say many friends and family were shocked. And of course his wife of 30+ years was devastated. In times like these, the Lord has often impressed upon my heart the need to write a poem as a remembrance that will comfort the family in the days ahead. I share with you what the Spirit inspired me to write as I pray for God's peace upon the Lewis family.
Pastor Sheree

A Tribute to William A. Lewis, Jr.

(October 8, 1932 - June 14, 2013)

I didn’t really know him well,

But there is one thing I can tell,

Bill was a very humble man,

And had so many loving “fans.”

He served his country on distant shores,

Fighting in the Korean and Vietnam wars,

He captured God’s beauty and majesty,

With his gift of photography.

His family he really did adore,

But more than this, he loved the Lord.

Our God, He gave Bill 80 years,

Through joy and sorrow, laughter and tears,

Until at last in mercy sown,

The Lord called Bill to come home.

To capture beauty not with machines,

But glory in visions beyond his dreams,

And loved ones left may yet grieve still,

But there’s peace in knowing God’s loving Bill.

(Rev. Sheree A. Harrington, June 17, 2013)