Nimrod plane crash in Afghanistan - Condolences thread (no tech or update info)

[Tappers Dad]

Ben

“I’ll lend you for a little time a child of mine” He said.
“For you to love the while he lives and mourn for when he’s dead.
It may be six or seven years, or twenty two or three,
But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me?
He’ll bring his charm to gladden you, but should his stay be brief,
You’ll have his lovely memories, a solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return,
But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.

I’ve looked this wide world over, in search of teachers true,
And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes, I’ve decided upon you.
Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labour vain,
Nor hate me when I come to call to take him back again?”

I fancy that I heard them say; “Dear Lord, Thy will be done,
For all the joy this child will bring, the risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter him with tenderness, we’ll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we’ve known, for ever grateful stay.
And should the Angels call for him, much sooner than we planned,
We’ll brave the bitter grief we’ll feel,
And try to understand.”


Love you Ben
Show those Angels what flying is all about. RIP Crew 3 XV230