You were kind and you were patient
Always sitting just the same
In your corner of the kitchen
Building all those model planes
You had two sons and three daughters
Raised them all the better for
You kept peace inside of your harbor
I couldn't tell you who loved you more

We had spent maybe an hour in the summer of "04"
Talking just like old friends would
Sitting out on the back porch
You said you were proud of my direction
You knew I found my true north
I hope you can see how much everyone loved you
And hear these words

We lost ourselves that day
As you found your way in to the light
It was your time to fly north for good
As we watched your spirit take flight
A trail of hope into the night, into the night...