Back in Paterson long ago
Was born a Bray named Joe.
Went to Annapolis in ’47;
Developed a taste for heaven.
Graduated in fifty-one
Part of the class, “second to none.”
Met a stewardess on a plane;
Beverly Holmstrom changed her name.
Gave birth right a way to five little Brays;
Mike came out in California,
Followed by Jamie, Jodie, Dan, and Tom
Born around the country, town to town.
Germany was the last place they lived together;
He taught them more than math and the weather
Taught them right and not to do wrong
And always carried the message with a song.
His way, by example, will carry on
Through many-a grand-daughter and -son.
Thanks be to God for parents – the best!
Who train their children to pass the test.
Life is short and death is cure
They pointed us to Jesus – the only cure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finished at 2030 on 5 June, 2022<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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