Goodbye Croc ! R.I.P.

[Spammy]

OM Goodness. I am shocked I just spoke to him...
I will pray for you and your Family Scott
R.I.P
Croc

[Kip Patterson]

He will surely be missed.

Perhaps you could post his obituary so that we might know him even better?

Thanks,

Kip

[Randy]

He was a really Great Fella, We Really enjoyed his posts and He WILL be missed greatly.

I would like wish his Family all the best, Randy

[twwabw]

Oh my....... just popped in and saw this. So sorry for you and your family. Take care all.

[BMED]

Sorry to hear the news, my condolences.

BMED

[JawZ]

no words....can't even think right now.

[Sarahnn]

no words....can't even think right now.

Thanks for finding this UOD.

Originally Posted by Croc

I read this to everyone at my father's funeral a few years ago. Hope it does for you what it did for us.

John
When I come to the end of the road,
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom filled room ...
Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long,
And not with your head bowed low;
Remember the love that we once shared ...
Miss me - but let me go! For this is a journey we must all take,
And each must go along;
It's all part of the "Master's" plan ...
A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart,
Go to the friends we know,
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds ...
Miss me - but let me go.

[Shinobi]

I am so shocked... my deepest condolences to You and your family.
Croc was a very nice person here.. very well respected.
My sincerest regards...

[MissTynker2]

Thanks for finding this UOD.

Originally Posted by Croc

I read this to everyone at my father's funeral a few years ago. Hope it does for you what it did for us.

John
When I come to the end of the road,
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom filled room ...
Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long,
And not with your head bowed low;
Remember the love that we once shared ...
Miss me - but let me go! For this is a journey we must all take,
And each must go along;
It's all part of the "Master's" plan ...
A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart,
Go to the friends we know,
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds ...
Miss me - but let me go.

Thank you Sara...may I add this one as well.






If Tomorrow Starts Without Me
Author believed to be
David Romano


When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
all filled with tears for me,


I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.


I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too.


But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.


But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.


I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.


I thought of all the yesterdays
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had


If I could re-live yesterday
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.


But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.


And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.


But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne.


He said, "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you."
Today your life on earth is past,
But here life starts anew


I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way
There's no longing for the past.


You have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times
You did some things
You knew you shouldn't do.


But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free.
So won't you come and take my hand
And share my life with me?


So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.

[Chris]

Our condolences go out to you and your family Scott, John was loved here and his posts were always a delight ,
Cherish the Memories

Chris and Teirney

[*cho*]

Wow...when I saw this post I was dumbfounded with disbelief. Croc always added to the liveliness of the forums and will definatly will be missed. I'm sorry for your familys loss.

[ghettoside]

Scott,

Croc was the first member to really make me feel welcome at SG when I joined over 3 years ago.

Since some of the ladies broke out the poems... I was thinking of that animated gif Croc had back in my early days. I used to see it all the time in the security forum

I still kinda identify Croc with that gif.

I found a copy easily at a freeware site.



I just wanted to add that to what I said earlier.

Croc will be missed but yet always in our hearts.

Again, my condolences.

Jeff

[sonofacroc]

thankyou to all of you... im so proud of my father. he has touched so many people on here and its uplifting to see how many replies.. mum has been keeping track of every post made on this thread and would like to thank each and every one of you for being there for dad. thankyou for the words dad said at my grandfathers passing.. they will also be said at his. i would like to also add that there will be some of the replies from here said also on the day. we all thank you from the bottom of our heart and realise that its not only us that have lost out it is everyone that he ever had anything to do with

thanks so much

Scott

[Debbie]

THey way I look at it Scott, he is alive in our hearts. Always be proud. He was a good man.

[David]

Croc was a warm and wonderful guy. His humor and perspectives will be missed.

My sympathies to you Scott, and the rest of the friends and family.

david

[Prey521]

WOW! I just saw this thread now! Was painting all day yesterday and seriously wish I hadn't seen this thread now! This is terrible news! Croc was an awesome guy, always something witty to say and a very smart person! He always laughed at my jokes too, one of the few!

We'll miss ya John

[MissTynker2]

Welcome aboard sonofacroc! What a perfect way, and name, to honor your Fathers memory. May you and yours enjoy speedguide as much as your Dad did.

[Bouncer]

Scott,

You should know that your father will be missed by many people all over the world for the laughter he brought with him and his sharp wit and kind heart. Simply put, that he will be missed so much by so many... that's the true testament to the kind of man he was. You, your mum and all your family will be in my thoughts and prayers and in the thoughts and prayers of many other people.

You are not the least bit alone.

Most Respectfully,
Thomas R Blakely

[YARDofSTUF]

Hopefully Poptom has learned the ropes of the afterlife, him and croc can hangout. Two great people that this board has lost this year.

[Jim]

WOW! I just saw this thread now! Was busy all day yesterday and seriously wish I hadn't seen this thread now! This is terrible news! Croc was an awesome guy, always something witty to say and a very smart person! He always laughed at my jokes too, one of the few!

We'll miss ya John

I hadn't even noticed this thread stickied at the top at first, until I saw Tynker's post in the other forum. This news was most unexpected.

sonofacroc, thank you for letting us know this. John may have been thousands of miles away from most of us, but we'd certainly consider him one of our friends, and we appreciate the fact that you took the time to tell us of his passing.

I wish the best for you and your family.