In Loving Memory

I have felt the presence of my Grandpa very strong today. We loved him so much, he is missed dearly! So in honor of Father's Day, even if a bit early---I am posting the poem my mom wrote the day he passed away. In my opinion and his entire family---this was the greatest man there ever was. We are better just for having known him!

Ken Nielson

1921-2007

My hero left this world today

And traded in his wings

He no longer flies in jets and planes,

But bigger, greater things

He's the strongest man that ever lived

He's tougher than a bear

He could climb a mountain cliff

In places no one dared

He can bend iron to any shape

And melt the cold hard steel

He can tame the wildest beast

In my mind or even real

My hero is 10 feet tall

And walks among the Kings

He's the richest man around

And can make the angels sing

You might of called him by his name

Or saluted whenever you would see

But I will know him with one word

It's Dad to my sisters, brother and me

My hero left this world today

And traded in his wings

My hero might be gone but not his memory

Kelly Wilson

February 7, 2007