This poem was written by Gary for Angel Brian Compton:

Brian, I stopped to share some time with you,
my "Thank you" to you is just a little over due.
Your family has taken moments to visit my son,
when they did that, {My heart} they had won.
For he has walked the same path that you had,
from what I can see, "you were a special dad!"

 Please....

watch over your children they miss you so much,
you all looked so close, you could probably touch.
May God shed light for you and love is your gain,
you shall relax in quiet fields, without any pain.
Your spirit did soar, when you were called upon,
with your family & friends, your memory lives on.
If you see Adam..tell him his dad misses him so,
and "Brian" would be a {beautiful soul} to know.
This prayer of love goes to your family & friends,
for their hearts to be strong as grieving attends.
I wish for your memories to rest upon there lips,
creating many a'smiles, as each daydream slips.

'Lost for words'

We go through life "Passing" good news with the bad,
I think this was the saddest day or time that I ever had.
Sitting with mother, explaining how she lost a grandson,
and that I was so sorry, but he died by the hand of a gun.

You could see the tears inside, not a word she had made,
except "the prayer reciting on her lips" had begin to fade.
Telling my wife, almost impossible, as I was falling apart,
"Honey, I need to talk to you", where and how do I start?

Adam has gone to heaven to visit the precious Lord above,
please sit with me in prayer, so we can send him our love.
His older brother, where do I find the words I want to say?
something terrible's happened, please help me find a way.

Son"Your little brother", he's gone to sit at the Lords side,
there's no other way to say it, although that I have tried.
We loose family and friends, along this path that we walk,
to keep our children safe, we watch them around the clock.

But life has it own time table, that's what makes it unique,
he calls each of us at certain times, and who he may seek.
In this life we play a part, every name he's written down,
we all have a purpose, sometimes parting without a sound.

A PRAYER TO A LOST SON...
You no longer need to ask approval to anyone but your own,
now you've entered heavens doors a man, but your not alone.
Decisions will be made, by your heart and our Lord above,
to give peace through eternity, with Gods never ending love.
I will always be in your heart, with every path that you take,
while still walking beside you and every step that you make.
I was your dad on earth, you were my son and best friend,
 this is my prayer I give to you, with undying love I send.
I still visit memories of you, in thought, walks, and prayer;
sometimes I turn around suddenly, hoping to find you there.
I will always miss you son, in my life you played a big part,
and the day you went away, with you.... also went my heart.
So carry it carefully friend, and keep it safe while I'm away,
for I will see you soon, and share it with you again one day.
Take care my son, my compadre, my hugs & kisses to you;
I'll be there with you, when my purpose here is through.
         
                                            I love you boy & God bless, your pops