Every twist and turn in the day,
Your name rings out in our ear
Each time memories of you flashes in our minds,
A familiar voice of each of your many colleagues and associates,
whom we know so well, rings in our ear, as they say your name.
Each one has a special and unique tone to your name.
As each voice say your name.
Whether, it's DP, DP Clive, Clive and most recently LG.
There are even some of us who adds "Clive" to the LG
And nothing's wrong with that, as you would rightly say. "You are correct"
Who will correct us when we slip up.
Who will say, refer to "Robert's Book of Rules"
Who will say "Protocol States".
Protocol beget's You and You beget's Protocol.
There are times you ruffled a few feathers.
And God knows we may be mad, but deep down,
We know, of course! Clive is correct... No! DP Clive is correct (smile)
Oh, here he comes now,
Bouncing with laughter in his strides,
His eyes a twinkle too!
Deep within his eyes you see straight through to his heart.
A heart that want to give, and serve everyone whom he meets.
He has a gracious comment for everyone, especially the ladies!
He makes you smile when you are sad.
And yes! Oh yes! he makes you sad, when you are happy,
Even mad! But just for a time!
Remember, please remember,
He only wants You to know what's right, best and proper.
Sure you taught us well, and what we have learnt will be long remembered,
embedded in our hearts, just as the memory of you lives on for ever!
We ask Why? How? Who? Who are we to question the Lord
He giveth life and he taketh!
He sent you here for a short time and short time it was indeed, but
let us look at your achievements and what through you others have achieved
and say well done,
Your work on earth is done!
Live on in our lives, brother, mentor, friend, teacher!
Live on!

Sorry for your loss, Linne. This is a great tribute. God bless.
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