My man of wax, forever and always, my hero

 

My David

No one is ever truly gone until the ripples they cause in the world die away – until the clock they wound winds down, until the wine they made has finished its ferment, until the crop they sowed is harvested, or the tree they planted has reached the end of its seasons and shed its final leaf.

The span of someone’s life is only the core of their actual existence.

My David has reached maximum range and gone below the horizon, and although no longer visible on our screen of life, I am so very proud to say his trace will always remain present in the legacy of his work, and by everyone who knew and loved him.

I will carry him with me always, as he continues to carry my heart with him. Not a day passes that he is not loved, missed, and remembered by me, and I thank him for the wonderful life we have had together.

He always made me feel loved, beautiful and special. I will miss our banter, my ribbing him and they way he made me laugh with his quips. His hugs which made me feel safe at the worst of times, his singing softly in my ear when we danced, and waking up every day holding hands. I was truly blessed when we found each other, and so very glad I said yes to going for that coffee.

And although I have to say a final goodbye as we scatter your ashes at sea amongst the petals and flowers from our garden, when I feel the wind gently brush my face, I will hope that somehow, in its quiet touch, my David is still here with me. Our hearts forever drifting together as dust upon the wind.

My Dearest David, sleep well, my love. I will miss you more than words can express, or my heart can bear. You are free to roam the oceans amongst the waves you love so much.

My man of wax, forever and always, my hero. 

Dbee xx

*Words a mixture of Terry Pratchett, radar speak and myself. 

PS -  David is remembered by us all but also at The Emsworth Memorial Arboretum, which is sited at Hampshire Farm Meadows, just past the children’s playground and the community orchard.  evma.org.uk 

David’s Plaque is now on the rear of the sign installed at the arboretum entrance, as well as added to their Memorial page. https://evma.org.uk/in-memoriam#

We do not get a particular tree nominated, but if you wish to align yourself with one, there are plenty to choose from. 

Just check out their website for lists of trees and where they are planted.  https://evma.org.uk/the-trees/tree-locator. They are looking at adding more trees to the centre of the area when the current ones are more established and can protect the more delicate trees to come. They are also looking at expanding the memorial Arboretum into the meadow between the orchard and the current Arboretum.

There are benches for you to sit on should you wish to sit and ponder or just enjoy the walk. 

The meadow has amazing wild flowers, something to look forward to in the spring next year. A truly magnificent sight!!

I hope it brings you comfort to know he is remembered in a way he would have loved, (as per my words on the boat.) As well as somewhere for us to go, remember wonderful memories,  gather our thoughts and feel close to nature. 

Feel free to contact me if you need more information. 

Hugs Dbee xx