A Tribute to Charlie
TRIBUTE TO MY LATE HUSBAND, CHARLIE GLANZ
Today, May 10, marks the ten year anniversary of the death of my husband of 34 years. It is hard to believe that I have lived without him for a whole decade! He was my anchor, my soul mate, my lover, my business partner, and the dear father of our four children. I will miss him forever. I am a far better person because of his life and love. This beautiful poem expresses the legacy my children and I are each creating for him, giving away the love he so freely gave to all of us. “Love does not die, people do.”
Now that I am gone,
remember me with smiles and laughter.
And if you need to cry,
cry with your family and friends who walk in grief beside you.
And when you need me, put your arm
around a friend or loved one
and give to them what you need to give me.
There are so many who need so much.
I want to leave you something – something much better
than words or sounds.
Look for me in the people I’ve known
or helped in some special way.
Let me live in your heart as well as in your mind.
You can love me most by letting your love
reach out to family and friends,
by embracing them and living in their love.
Love does not die, people do.
So, when all that is left of me is love,
Give me away as best you can.
~Author unknown
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It’s a beautiful tribute, Barbara. You’re right, “Love does not die, people do.” Thanks for sharing and making us all more aware. Charlie is proud… and you keep his love alive.
This is so very beautiful, Barbara. And I know that you and Charlie shared a very special love- I saw it and felt it when I first met you. I beleive you are living out the wonderful words of this poem. You are a true inspiration to others and its so great that you share your gifts with so many.
What a spectacular tribute!!!! Thanks for the
inspiration…..Pam, South Bend
Thanks for sharing this beautiful poem. I can certainly tell you that you give away so much love. I truly appreciated the time I spent with you and hope that I, in turn, can be an example to others, as you are to me.
Blessings. Gail
Charlie is blessed with such a beautiful family. I do love the poem and thankyou for sharing it!
Blessings to all of you! You do share his love and BOY does it show!
Love in Him,
Val(SUNSHINE)