In Loving Memory Of

Deidre Dione Malachowski

February 7, 1973 - June 23, 1997

When I must leave you for a little

while-- please do not grieve and

shed wild tears and hug your sorrow

to you through the years, But start

out bravely with a gallant smile:

And for my sake and in my name live

on and do all things the same, Feed

not your loneliness on empty days,

But fill each waking hour in useful

ways, Reach out your hand in comfort

and in cheer and I in turn will

comfort you and hold you near;

And never, never be afraid to die,

For I am waiting for you in the sky.