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For Andrew


Director of Financial Planning and Analysis
That was your title
The one you worked so hard to achieve

You earned a higher education
And passed all the exams
That stood in your path

But it wasn’t just work
Or school
That made you into the person we cared about

It was your honesty
Your dedication
Your commitment to help others

You stood for worthy causes
Spoke your mind when necessary
And never sought the limelight

It pains me to admit
I didn’t notice your
Office was dark this morning

I should have known something was wrong
When you didn’t stop by
To borrow the three hole puncher on my desk

You were in your mid-forties
And had heart problems
But you were fit and otherwise healthy

In truth I still cannot believe
Your roommate found you on the floor
Yesterday

That warm heart you had
Somehow gave out
And left a hole in its wake

You were a coworker
A friend
And most of all, a compassionate spirit

Goodbye Andrew

We will miss our Director