GMC “Gunner� Mark Tejchman

Today we lost a shipmate

A friend throughout the years

He sailed the open oceans

He sailed the upon the seas

But when he was the happiest

Was when he sailed home to thee

His life was filled with happiness

With some disappointments thrown in

But never did he give up the fight

For that was never him.

He has set sail for the final voyage,

A deployment for the ages

One he didn't want to take

But knew he would have to take it.

As the sun set upon the seas,

The winds of change came blowing,

He knew the time had come

For that final last deployment 

A lone bird gliding circles,

Not the usual gulls or birds,

But a lone eagle mighty and great.

To guide the way to the pearly gates

His shipmates waited patiently

To throw the lines and set her sail

For this shipmates final voyage

Was about to set sail.

Angels waited at the dock,

Waiting at the final berth,

To guide him

Finally, home.

-           John Brooks

 

 

A great Man once said that

He knew each time a sparrow falls.

So now Dear Lord hear our cries

and feel our pain for this time... it was an Eagle.

-           Author Unknown

 

 

Today I was told my Shipmate, my Friend, Mark finally lost the war,

Passing away yesterday.

 

Fair Winds and Following Seas My good friend.

You fought the good fight

But this time you couldn't win.

Peace be with you and Andi and the kids.

Sleep well my friend.

For I know you will be watching over us all….

                                         John and Renee

 

Living Life Through the Windshield!!

GMC "Gunner" Mark Tejchman

UNITED STATE NAVY, RETIRED

1958-2006