In Memory Of
Col. (Ret.) David Harely Leeper, M.D.
Born January 11, 1939
Departed This Life
November 22, 1996
**********Full Military Honors**********

Dear God, may my Dad finally rest in peace
I miss him so much, but you know what is best.
He claimed he was a lousy father,
but you and I know he was wrong.
As I held him that final night,
and he cried in my arms,
claimed he made a terrible father.
I held him close and said,
"No, I think you are the best I could have ever hoped for."
Thank you for being mine and giving me life.
I know you named me and it was fitting.
There are so many things I wish I could say,
but we are running out of time.
So, my loving Father, remember this well.
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!
I will not say Good-Bye to you
because that is so final.
Just, I will see you later and I LOVE YOU.

You were there when I needed you to be
and I pray you always will be.
I feel the pain you are in and I know you are scared.
I know you think that you have killed me
Please do not worry about that,
It justs means I can join you sooner.
I have learned to accept each day
and will continue too.
We are linked together as Father and Daughter
we share the same pain,
but we also share the love.
I will not say Good-Bye to you
because that is so final.
Just, I will see you later and I LOVE YOU.
You make a GREAT DAD!!
Thank You So Very Much

Memorial Poem
The One Who Stays