Theirs
were the gentlest souls,
the ones
who stride with angels
while bringing
Heaven through the common touch.
Jimmy offered
a nation courage in war,
And Charles covered
a nation's horrors from war.
Jimmy allowed one
to believe in Harvey the Bunny,
And Charles brought one
to people, the hearty and funny.
Jimmy's eyes glistened
with depths of feelings,
And Charles' eyes twinkled
from breadths of creatings.
Jimmy whispered
about the lion's roar,
And Charles took time
to show an eagle soar.
Jimmy helped us
to never regret the past,
And Charles taught us
to never drive by so fast.
They inspired through simple pleasures
and gentle modesty: worthy treasures.
They both proved how precious
we each are from when born.
May we always remember their smiles,
lest we forever be forlorn.
"Twiddly, widdly, toodle-loo...";
Dearest Charles and Jimmy: we'll miss you.
Vernon R.J. Schmid
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Web Page Created: 1997-10-12. Last Updated: 2005-01-25.
The above is dedicated to Jimmy Stewart and Charles Kuralt.