10 Years Ago Today
You were lost for an eternity of tomorrows
Consumed by your own sorrows
The question yet borrows
Why Didn’t You Stay?
Maybe it was all too much
All the Love, Life, Laughter and such
Too bad you can’t keep in touch
Why Didn’t You Stay?
My foolish broken bones
Those Gigantic Scharnell clones
Even living on our own with home loans
Why Didn’t You Stay?
The advice that couldn’t assist
All the opportunities you’ve missed
We could have had a beer and reminisced.
Why Didn’t You Stay?
You weren’t here to guide our way
We’re still gonna be okay
Even though 10 years ago today
You Passed Away
In Memoriam of Frank J. Scharnell III
This date holds so many mixed emotions for me personally.
While it was a traumatic experience to lose my father to suicide, looking back at the growth myself and family have made since that date is something to be proud of. Something he’d be proud of.
We can’t bring back the ones we’ve lost, so cherish every second. I’m still immensely grateful for everyone’s support not only night of but weeks, months and years after his passing.
I know I’m not alone in missing his presence, he was a friend, partner, brother, teacher, comedian, mechanic, procrastinating handyman, pilot at heart, husband and father.
You are missed Pappy, today we fly the missing man.
Bringing Awareness – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling, support them in getting help and knowing the resources available – Call or Text 988 (in US)
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