Dale's Legacy

It's hard to believe that you're gone,
It seems life is a day that doesn't last for long.
As I sit here and remember the life you lead,
I'm ever so proud to have called you friend.
Dale loved God with everything inside,
And his passion for the lost was something he couldn't hide.
Though we can't understand why,
As we weep and find it hard to say goodbye,
What satan meant for evil, God will turn around for good
We will win this city, I know that we could.
Dale was a great man of God, and gave people hope
If someone was cold, he would of given his coat.
Even in his death, lessons were taught
Life is short and there are battles to be fought
Against the rulers of darkness and hell,
We've got a mission and many to tell
About the love of God and the price that was paid
For our souls, it's the one thing that will never fade.
Lets not let Dale's passing be in vain,
Lets be inspired and spread God's fame.
We'll share this message until it's time
To see Dale and Jesus, and party on the other side.

Author's Notes/Comments: 

I wrote this in honor of my friend Dale, who was shot and killed walking across the street
to bible study with two other friends. Two men came over to them with a gun. Dale stepped
forward and held out his bible saying, "In the name of Jesus, your gun won't fire." But it did.
And as he laid on the ground, he prayed for the forgiveness of the shooters. He was going
to be okay but died the next morning. He died a martyr, and sharing the love of Jesus.
Dale, you're gone. But you'll never be forgotten and your legacy will live on. Can't wait
to have coffee with you at your mansion in heaven, I'm sure it's a huge one. ♥

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