Danny wrote this:
I'm immensely grateful and humbled by the number and shining sincerity of the condolences expressed to me and my wonderful daughter, and we can only say a simple "Thank you all". I came across these verses which I find meets my case, and may help others:
"Don't tell me that you understand
Don't tell me that you know
Don't tell me that I will survive
How I will surely grow
Don't come to me with answers
That can only come from me
Don't tell me how my grief will pass
That I will soon be free
Accept me just the way I am
I need someone to share
Just let me grieve and take my hand
To show me that you care"
And you, my friends, have done this admirably for me and my Mary. (As a bonus, thank you also for the kind things said about me and my scribblings - although it makes me feel as if I'm reading my own Obituary !)
Not to be out-done by the verse above.. I have a little ditty of my own to add (..not quite as well-polished):
They say 'he's ninety-four, you know...
(Is it really true?')
Such style, such wit... and fount of knowledge too!
Master of the Vultee 'Vee' and hero
of the type that's dressed
...only in Air Force Blue!
Oh, sing it out, let's sing it loud..
Some can hum the tune...
'Danny' Boy, Oh 'Danny'!
All declare him...
'KING OF PPRuNe!'
and now everyone is howling...
'DANNY!'... OH... O-U-R... D-A-N-N-Y!
(please 'Danny'... come back soon!)
Last edited by NigG; 7th Sep 2016 at 19:19.