my mate

[Louis the Amigo]

Hi Shipmates, Hi Captain Kong , The poem is first rate, but the reader{me} would not get passed the 2nd verse...

[Keith at Tregenna]

To: Louis my Amigo.

Just home and catching up.

Sad to hear of another Crossing of the bar.

Will reply more fully ASAP.

For now a simple tribute to your mate.

HIS LAST TRIP.

"I never passed a hail." Late Capt. J. M. White.


''Mate, get ready down on deck,
I'm heading for the shore;
I'll ring the bell, for I must land
This boat for evermore.

"Say, pilot, can you see that light —
I do — where angels stand?
Well, hold her jackstaff hard on that,

For there I'm going to land.
''That looks like Death that's hailing me;
So ghasdy, grim and pale;
I'll toll the bell — I must go in;

I never passed a hail.
"Stop her! Let her come in slow;
There! That will do — no more.
The lines are fast, and angels wait
To welcome me ashore.

"Say, pilot, I am going with them
Up yonder through that gate;
I'll not come back — you ring the bell
And back her out — don't wait.

''For I have made the trip of life,
And found my landing place;
I'll take my soul and anchor that
Fast to the Throne of Grace."

K.

[Keith at Tregenna]

Sorry all is new to me and much else will occur, it is apparent this was recent and there will be much grieving etc, please bare in mind if I can help in any I will. Certain Wales MNA can loan an ensign if required, I know it is early, but as said if I can assist in anyway, just let me know. K.

[Trader]

Louis, sad to hear of the death of your old mate Laurie, I have seen your many posts about him. Condolences to you and his friends and family. Fair winds and a calm sea old sailor.

Alec.

[Lou Barron]

It is always sad to hear of a ex seaman crossing the bar I send my condolences to his family

[Charlie Hannah]

Sorry to hear of your Mates passing Lou.R.I.P. Calm waters and a following sea!

[happy daze john in oz]

Hi Louis, just read this poem at his funeral,

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A Sailor Died Today.

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Now I have a lump in my throat after reading that.

[happy daze john in oz]

He was almost a member of this site we knew him so well by the stories you told us, we will all miss him I am sure. Condolences to his family and to you as his very good mate.