Dear Clifford, Joan, Eileen, Mary Beth and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Howard was a wonderful man who touched many lives and his spirit and goodness shall remain with you always. It is time to truly celebrate a life well lived and from this day forward, the stars will forever shine brighter! I hope that countless memories of love & laughter will carry you through this very difficult time. I also hope that this poem will offer some comfort. Sincerely, Greg Softly Sprinkled Rain By Greg O'Brien A flower closes as it dances on a twilight breeze the clouds float by as the sun says goodnight and nothing seems changed as the glow fades from sight But this day is different because of one silenced voice a loved one has left us and we’re faced with a choice Do we renew our faith and be thankful for time or simply grieve with questions and look for a sign For it can be easy to show anger or perhaps to feel blame but instead simply remember as you whisper their name Strive to remember the joy of the laughter once shared and to make them a promise that they’ll always be here That you will include them in thought as each new day dawns whispering their name softly as each day rolls on For they will surely return this favor as they help ease your pain by opening flowers with gentle breezes and softly sprinkled rain