April 12th 2010

April 12th, 2010, one shot was heard, one life was taken,
One soul departed from its earthy body, one city enraged,
Two men left, a few items in hand, a laptop, other petty goods,
The departed life belonged to an athlete, a musician, a scholar,
The burglars, scoundrels, vile, no respect for life,
The boy, 17 years old, inexperienced, awaiting the joys of life,
The villains, single-minded, focused on money, on greed,
One shot heard, one shot rang, one life taken,
Texas to Virginia, California to Washington,
Friends and family rallied across the nation,
Utah to Florida, East to West,
Gathered to see a boy dedicated to serve,
In life a boy scout, determination to serve a 2 year mission,
The first in his family,
No consideration of self-interests or a personal agenda,
Dedication to God
Through his donations, others will live,
A heart, a liver, lungs, skin, bones,
The all-American boy sacrificed for others,
Pure talent, a mechanic, a gymnast, a friend,
In death, no doubtably he will serve,
Preaching the gospel to those who have gone before us,
Fulfilling his mission across the veil,
A tragedy, a calamity, a death,
We look to Christ for comfort, for peace,
Voices raised high to God,
Some cry, some ignore the pain,
The suffering exists,
Hymns unite us, bringing the Spirit
Ultimately faith and hope prevail,
A tragedy, a heartache, a mission,
A memory engraved,
The all-American boy,
We love you, we miss you, we will never forget you,
Eric Jon Forrester,
A relative, a cousin, a friend.