We love you for your righteousness
                                            For serving God above,
                                    We love you for your kindnesses
                                            For helping those you love.
                                    Your honesty and courage
                                            Strengthen our lives each day
                                    Your independent thinking
                                            Teaches us the better way.
                                    You've instructed us in patience
                                            When impetuous we would be.
                                    You've guided us in virtue
                                            When reason could not see
                                    Dear Dad, we love you dearly,
                                            And our lives just seem to grow.
                                    We're happy that you're still around
                                            Because we love you so.

                                                                            Nina L. Prestwich