This poem was written by Kayla Coburn and shared at our gathering of classmates on March 31, 2012.
It is shared here with her permission.

Steve

As I stand before our old friends
To honor your name-
I want them to know that because of you
My life will never be the same.
You taught me how to truly laugh
And truly love-
You taught me how to relax in a world
Of push and shove.
The time we spent on the lake
Was so dear-
So much different than
The times we spent here.
You had reservations
Of coming back home-
But to your delight,
You were accepted by all and not just by some.
I miss your smile and
Your unique little walk-
I miss your touch and
Being able to talk.
I called you my oak
Because you were so big and strong-
Our time together
Was not very long.
You stole my heart
And I miss you so-
But I know that God's plan
Was that you had to go.
Thank you, Steve Garber, for 2 1/2 beautiful years-
And thank you, EN Class of 80
For being such caring and loving peers.

-Kayla Coburn, 2012
 

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