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Kermit Douglas Johnson

West Point, 1951

Be Thou At Peace

Posted by Karin Johnson on February 8, 2020:


Song to My Father

Oh my precious Dad!
You have taught me so well
Of Kindness
and Grace
and Beauty
and Respect.

As to Honor -
How you have honored me!
As I so deeply honor you!
You have taught me this so well
That I want simply, completely,
to Honor
This whole wide world and All Life!

And, my dear Dad -
You have taught me of Laughter!
And a Love so deep
There are no words to describe it.

How, oh how,
Can I ever thank you,
My dear Father?

Thank you!
Precious One,
My Dad,
For giving,
Showing,
Being

Such a pure
and Holy
Love!

I Love you,
My Dear Father.

Now,
Forever,
and Always

Yes, even as you say -
World Without end,
Amen!


From Kermit's 90th birthday which Karin would have attended had it been possible. Fortunately, with my bringing Dad and Mom to Minnesota in 2019, we could all be with him for his 91st! It was a wonderful celebration.
- Chris

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