Today I stand before you all
Wondering what to say.
Questioning why my best friend had to die
in such a cruel and tragic way.
I remember the first day we met,
it seems so long ago.
We were both so young and crazy
with so much yet to know.
There is no doubt he was blessed
with the gift to square dance call.
And he traveled around the country
calling dances big and small.
But even more a gift
was his ability to teach.
He made every student feel
success within their reach.
He made so many people happy
as he traveled far and wide.
But not too many people knew
The Kevin deep inside.
I had known him better than anyone,
at least that's how it seems.
We shared so many secrets
about our hopes and dreams.
He gave himself to the people he loved
for the majority of his life.
But there was always something missing,
He longed for children and a wife.
But through all the years I knew him
He gave his heart to only one.
And Cyndi, his wife, and his daughters
became his stars, his moon and sun.
I found I really missed him
as we parted on life's road.
But I knew he'd always be there
to help me share life's load.
And now I'm here before you,
is he finally gone to stay?
Or has God called him
and helped to light his way.
I do know he was happier
than he'd ever been before.
His dreams and prayers were answered.
He had discovered so much more.
He had searched so very long and hard
before his dreams came true.
I'm here to say, "Cyndi, Amber, and Robyn
He gave his life to you."
I feel the emptiness in our hearts
as we struggle with good-bye.
What answer could there be
to the haunting question, "WHY?"
I think he would want his memories
to put a smile upon our face.
He would want us to be happy
and make the world a better place.
And though we can't touch or see him
he is here with us today.
And through our thoughts and memories
he will never fade away.
In Memory of
Kevin Reuss Bacon – My Best Friend
10/12/56 to 12/27/93
Kevin was a nationwide square dance caller.
I wrote this poem for his funeral
Kevin was killed in Irving
in the food court in front of his wife and 2 kids.
He was killed instantly when he was shot in the head.
Dedicated to:
Cyndi, Amber and Robyn Bacon
December 30, 1993
By His Best Friend: (Bill)
By William C. Scheel II
(Bill) (Shale)
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