How sorely missed you will be, by many on this earth. I know that you are no longer feeling the pains of this world and are in the hands of the most loving God. You were one of the very rare few that not only would have a conversation with me about our likeminded beliefs but I have to know in my heart that you were as genuine as they come with it. This gives me a peace that surpasses this earthly tragic loss.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing."
To the honored and blessed Mr. and Mrs. Poage,
Your son was truly a man of unique qualities. He was able to love by definition the unlovable, the believers and non, capture the hearts of the troubled and with his positive uplifting attitude and words, make the most emotionally bankrupt people feel like they were somebody. He reeked of hope and even on his worse day, he would somehow at some point, still have a reason to be thankful and smile.
He didn't judge and was kind to every person he met. What made him so beautiful was that he would be kind even when it was not reciprocated. A beautiful soul that I know you are faithful in knowing you will have your baby back again.
I'm terribly sorry for your loss. He loved both of you with the deepest of love and spoke of you daily. He worried and didn't all at the same time. I was privileged to be able to call him a friend and I only can count those on one hand. I love you and love him forever more. Thank you for being the people you are and raising such a great man.