For the remarkable souls who shone with their light,
Who walked among us, fierce and bright,
Each heart a beacon, each voice a song,
Their spirit a place where we all belong.

They graced us with courage, steadfast and true,
Through days that were heavy, skies dimmed to blue.
With hands reaching out and hearts open wide,
They taught us to stand, to hope, and to strive.

Not for the battles they braved do we mourn,
But for lives that were vibrant, joyfully worn,
For laughter that lifted, for love that they gave,
For the moments of beauty they left in their wake.

Now they rest softly, a peace earned and sweet,
Their journey complete, yet their story repeats
In each one of us, where memories dwell,
In whispers of love, where they quietly tell:

“We are not lost, but gently at ease,
Our spirits like stardust adrift on the breeze.
In your hearts we remain, still woven and true,
Forever beside you, forever in you.”

So here we remember, our souls intertwined,
For the remarkable souls who will always shine.

– Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation