Ode To the Walkin' Man's Friend

Seldom in life does one feel the effects, Of another’s SIXTY YEARS of lifespan; But now and again, God gives us respect, For the lives of extraordinary men. Such was the case, with the ‘Walkin Man’s Friend,’ His own walk, amazingly profound; A Patriot’s son, from beginning to end A selfless giver whose story astounds. Early on it showed—he really liked cars, And his boat—he was at home on the sea; But his love for people, numbered like stars, Is what made him a genuine Marquis! A lifelong athlete, he loved every sport, A tough competitor, true to the Word; His epic philanthropy—giving limitless support, To worthy causes, about which he’d heard! A family man—who departed far too early, Happy-go-lucky, his legacy today; This mountain of a soul, faithful and burly, "Smile, be happy, live well"—he'd now say! During this hard time, as together we grieve, Recalling his humor, right up till the end; Live a little bit extra, each day for our Steve, Now forever memorialized as—the Walkin' Man’s Friend!