Carla Steedley (my niece, Andy’s cousin)
You left the world too early and we couldn’t say goodbye.
The news hit all of us so hard, all we could do was cry.
We’ll always hold you close to us, and keep you in our hearts.
We lost so much time with you while we were apart.
There are so many memories, though, that we can hold real tight
Like when you’d sing your favorite song, my “Pepsi Land Delight.”
Your cute blonde curls, and great big smile could brighten up our days.
And oh the many sleepovers when we would laugh and play.
The hours we would spend outside, you always loved to hide!
Your Scooby Doo Underoos, the big wheels we would ride.
You were such a good big brother, and she loved you so much.
You could always calm her with your hugs, or just your touch.
I wish we could’ve had more time and weren’t robbed of you.
Things would have been so different, I know you would have too.
Now you’ll stay “Forever Young,” be happy and be free.
I know that you’re with Nanny, and she’s happy as can be.
One day we’ll make up for lost time, til then we hope you know
How much we always loved you, how it hurt to let you go.
We’ll remember you each day, we’ll think of you with love.
And we know you will watch over us, in Heaven up above.
We love you Andrew Wayne Rowe, and we all count the days
Until we are reunited, and once again, we’ll play.
Andrew Wayne Rowe
08/11/1980 – 02/14/2019
