Bob Engler, a Tribute - Anita Holzberg

In straight rows they sang
 white starched shirts, red ties
polished shoes
  it was Christmas
the choir at the Congregational Church
  on my block
was outstanding.

I did not go to that church
but their voices could be heard
outside on my block on the street.

My friend Bob, went to that church
He passed away from spinal and prostrate Cancer
The big C was in his family.
He was a wonderful pet owner and great friend

Even now, a few weeks after his passing
I miss his joking and strong sense of responsibility
   to his friends, his animals, his house.
A true blue friend will be missed as I start the New Year.
He did not make it to the 50th reunion, he never was a Dad,
although he would have been the best Dad ever. He fought
in Vietnam and was shot.

Horror stories later about Vietnam vets
Bob walked the straight and narrow
Only honor about him
Honor to know him and love him.

Amen  G-d rest his soul in Heaven.