Obituaries
November 13, 2009
In MEMORIAM
13.NOV.09
In Loving Memory of Theophilus Grafton Baptiste
15/11/27 -16/10/2009
A leader in many ways…leading by example,
without accepting praise,
a figure of strength and respect… facing,
lifeâs âups and downsâ with unflinching composure…standing erect,
the ability to balance fortunes and misfortunes alike,
with hands of grace, guiding without harshness or might,
many seek wealth, riches and fame…
misleading lives is what theyâll attain,
for all of what theyâve hoped to acheive is buried in vanity, boldly worn on their sleeves,
many may seek and attempt to borrow, examples of your qualities, eternal in the present and future tomorrows, I was fortunate, as many have, to have known you, and your guidance remains at the core of my being, and are such that I earnestly follow,
so when Iâm asked…What is a man? With confident awareness…Iâll smile…for in you, Iâve encountered the embodiment of a man…amongst men… âGraftonâ
without accepting praise,
a figure of strength and respect… facing,
lifeâs âups and downsâ with unflinching composure…standing erect,
the ability to balance fortunes and misfortunes alike,
with hands of grace, guiding without harshness or might,
many seek wealth, riches and fame…
misleading lives is what theyâll attain,
for all of what theyâve hoped to acheive is buried in vanity, boldly worn on their sleeves,
many may seek and attempt to borrow, examples of your qualities, eternal in the present and future tomorrows, I was fortunate, as many have, to have known you, and your guidance remains at the core of my being, and are such that I earnestly follow,
so when Iâm asked…What is a man? With confident awareness…Iâll smile…for in you, Iâve encountered the embodiment of a man…amongst men… âGraftonâ
By Carl DeRoche Gabriel
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