Joseph Was a Son of Paterson
Tribute to Joseph A. Bray Jr.
Paterson, NJ
USNA 1951
Joseph was a son of Paterson;
Had a sister, Betty and a brother, Don.
Wasn’t long and he was gone.
“Left home at seventeen
And never came back,”
As was said of him by folks back home.
To many places he did roam:
Hawaii, Germany, Korea, and Nam.
Had two boys, two girls and then Tom.
The last was quite a good brother;
Stayed and helped the folks like no other.
We give thanks for that man of God, our Dad,
And his departure doesn’t leave us sad;
He’s gone to the One He trusted
(All those who reject Him are busted!)
“Do the right thing” was the “song” he’d sing,
And with a smile he’d sing other things:
“O Danny Boy, the pipes are calling,”
And prey to his tunes we were falling;
Couldn’t help his songs to sing.
He taught us the Right above all things:
To know the Father, Spirit, and Son
Was worth more than all the world’s fun.
Finish at 1055 on 2 Aug., 2022
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