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