your eyes spoke volumes:

of humour,
of warmth,
and of compassion.

your voice reached out:

with gentleness,
with understanding,
and with welcome.

your mind searched for:

new ideas,
new challenges,
and new debates.

your heart centered on:

your wife,
your daughters,
and your faith.

your life was built on:

personal integrity,
a sense of justice,
and concern for others.

secure in the knowledge
that our friendship will continue
when I too, pass through that gate.