Moose
He was a big guy, not just
by stature, but by the size of his heart....
That was clear to all, right
from the start.
He entered our channel and
quickly made us grin,
I suppose you could say this
is where our tale should begin.
mIRC was new to this fella
but he caught on real fast,
He loved playing waves, meeting
people and really had a blast.
His son Bear chatted in the
same channel as Dad,
It was easy to see - he really
loved this lad.
He became a channel op and
was so patient and kind,
He offered assistance to the
newcomer, and never seemed to mind.
To the ladies in the channel,
he poured on his charm,
He'd snuggle by the fire, and
with his quilt - keep us warm.
To the guys he was a bud, a
pal or a bro,
He would slap their back and
shake their hands before he'd go.
He was the most excited about
our first real get-together,
He was going to Tennessee -
regardless of the weather.
He gave up a military reunion
to meet this #Just4Fun crew,
After those days with him -
our friendship really grew.
He laughed with us, cried with
us and always offered a shoulder,
His wisdom and forsight was
all that told he was a little older.
Moose had a relationship with
God it was easy to see,
Next came his wife, family,
then you and me.
Though he has left this world
for a much better place,
We'll miss his companionship
and his warm, friendly face.
We'll hold onto our memories
of this special guy,
As he charmed his way into
our hearts and left a twinkle in our eye.
Bear with his Dad, Moose
Harry Joseph Stetler
May 28, 1943 - March 30, 1998