In Memory of my Son

DANIEL VINCENT STAIB

May 15, 1983 to June 20, 2006




I lost my son the other day.
He did not run away.
He did not go out and play.
Alone, with no chance for goodbyes,
Unbelievably,
He just went away.

I will miss him greatly.

One of the things that
I'll remember the most
Was when he was out among the rest
His wit and creativity was close to the best.


I will miss him greatly.

He had a special way with his mom ,
But not with his dad.
I felt in my heart it was just a passing fad,
But it has left me very sad.

I will miss him greatly.

His life ahead of him,
He had so much left to experience and do.
Why did he have to leave us?
We loved him, and now without him
Always, we'll be empty and blue.

I will miss him greatly.

These lessons that life teaches us
Are not to be ignored,
Think of my son, and his all too brief trip.
Hold on to the moment.
Don't lose the slightest bit.

I will miss him greatly.

Our good selections in life
Can be rewarding to all.
But the bad connections
Cause us to slip and fall.

I will miss him greatly.

The best lesson to learn
For even when they fall,
Is to understand, communicate
And help them stand tall.

I will miss him greatly.

Because life can be so very short
Keep reminding and suggesting at every turn.
So you do not lose your son
And he does not feel spurned.

I will miss him greatly.

So remember always
From this tragedy and strife
To talk and help and show your love
And maybe save a life.

I will miss him greatly.

I lost my son the other day.
He did not run away.
He did not go out and play.
Alone, with no chance for goodbyes,
Unbelievably,
He just went away.

I will miss him greatly.

I Really Miss You, Dan!

Love,

Dad

Donald F. Staib, Jr.

June 24, 2006