A week or so ago ;quite by accident I came across this website that had eulogies that people had written for themselves or by others. Quite a few of them along with the "he was a good man ...yada yada yada" seemed more like a resume ;spewing off university degrees and the like. As good as it is to have degrees;it doesnt make aperson better or less than any other. I left the site and starting on my own. here it is -simple-to the point- . I'd read it myself at the funeral but circumstances will prevent it . Need I say why . however: i do have someone who will read it for me . No heckling of the eulogizer. I may come back and haunt ya !
"Hey ! If you are here today you must have at least tolerated me . I have lived and loved and laughed; sometimes when I didn’t feel like laughing but I did it because some of you expected me to. I did my fair share of dancing and had no shame of showing it on websites. I wore my heart on my sleeve ;putting everything out there ; which at times got me hurt . I have loved so deeply that I always put others before myself. Today and all tomorrows I want you to smile or at least try . I had my share of smiles and laughter and God knows you had your share of laughter at my expense. Mom may question this eulogy but will likely think “that’s joe “ and go along with it. She never questioned any of the choices I made .Thats my Mom. Love you mommy ! I never looked at celebrities as heros just because of the star status but I do have mine. My 2 sisters and 3 brothers are all heroes to me. In me I have a part of each . My son is my light and my love. He is the suns rays shining through my clouds. Even when he wasn’t with me –he was there in my heart and thoughts and will always be. My ex wife but forever friend brought me out of my quiet shell –some will probably say “does he ever shut up !” . I still love her as the awesome person she is. There is a new person who came into my life at the right time; I won't delve into the details. He knows how important he is . He is responsible for 2 of my dreams coming true.
Some of you here today I probably don’t know-just here for the free sandwiches huh ? I do believe in angels too. In this room there are so many –they live in each and everyone of you . You just have to let them out and do good. That’s what the world needs. I am not sure where I am going but my spirit will be here with you. Live- love -laugh and don’t forget to dance . I loved you yesterday –today tomorrow and always . You just didn’t realize it ! "
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