| Location | Jamaica, West Indies |
| Age | 76 years |
| Cause of Death | Aneurysm |
| Date of Birth | 25/09/1931 |
| Date of Death | 19/02/2008 |
| Visitors | 1,487 since 27/05/2008 |
| Creator |
The following poem was penned by paul whilst he waited to bury his
father in Jamaica.
my father was a Jamaican, who after he was told,
left his precious Jamaica, to seek his silver and gold.
the motherland, it was advertised, needed to be rebuilt,
Great Britain declared it needed help, and so without any guilt,
she pleaded for the thousands to come and make a new life,
and so a boat my father did board...
DESTINATION ENGLAND
and so he reached the motherland, but it was not paved with gold,
things were not as he had hoped, or what that he'd been told.
after a short spell down south in England,
he decided to plant new seeds,
he left, and found his new spiritual home, a city known as Leeds.
DESTINATION LEEDS
it was here he met my mum again, his feelings from Jamaica he'd carried,
for thousands of miles, a love rekindled, their love became a marriage.
but things were not that easy in England, for the cross he had to bear,
was man's ignorance, to the colour of his skin,
dad's courage and strength were rare.
in Jesus' name, he turned the other cheek and thought
about the cross,
he showed he would not retaliate and it would be their loss.
they would never get to know a man, and the words that he would teach,
harmony, peace, friendship and love,
from Jamaica to England he'd preach.
DESTINATION JAMAICA
and so he approached his 'golden years' and England served him well,
England now he'd grown to love, but something else fortell.
he was yearnin' for HIS motherland, he wanted to go back,
to live his final years in Jamaica, for the yellow, green and black.
he lived the dream, to his dying day, and now he rests in peace,
and so his final journey begins....
DESTINATION..THE HOUSE OF THE LORD
'Happy Birthday' 25th September 2011.
Dearest Dad,
You would have been 80 years old today. I often think about you but moreso on your birthday. I remember how I used to buy a phone card and ring you up on your birthday. I'd speak to you until the phone card was finished. We'd talk about lots of things and wait in anticipation as to who would be the first one to 'sign off.' I love you Dad! With loving wishes your daughter, Diane.
Happy Birthday LG
Happy Birthday Dad…Today would have been your 80th birthday.
I have been listening to Najee, the saxophone musician who I introduced you to and there is one tune when listened to that for some unknown reason always makes me feel emotional…
I’ll just play it and then think WOW and last week I decided to see what that particular track is called. It is alled ‘UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN’ it was almost like a message! Need I say anymore. Need I say it again, we all miss you and wish that you were still here.
Nuff love Dad X
Happy Anniversary.
My dear Ted,
You are gone but not forgotten. I will always love you. May you rest in peace. From your everloving wife, Sadie D. Eubanks.
'Happy FathersDay' LG
Another year gone dad! and as I always say, 'we are still missing you just as much'. On my agenda at some point is to go to your tomb, just to sit there and remember things and laugh like we always did. I can now say God bless the camcorder as I can see you, hear you and watch you from years gone by, but never will I forget you...love you pops X Happy FathersDay...
Father's Day 2011.
My dearest dad, today is Father's Day 2011. I am remembering when I used to buy a phone card and ring you every Father's Day and send you a Father's Day card. This is just a memory of a time that used to be. I miss you dad! I think about you alot. I would like to wish you a "Happy Father's Day!" in spirit. Love always from your everloving daughter Diane.
Thank you for my life Dad
Today is another one of those days that we often take for granted. It's my birthday and I would like to thank you and mum for giving me life,
Still, remembering you...
Dad, three years ago today you were taken from us and even though its to a better place it still hurts. I am constantly being told that the older I get the more I am beginning to look even more like you and that gives me comfort. I hope to go to Ja within the next couple of years to visit your tomb and sit there and talk to you and be 'at one with you'. As always, I love you Dad you are a real inspiration...
Merry Christmas Dad
Dearest Dad,
Today is Christmas Day and you are missed. I noticed today the different telephone calls from friends and family members and remember when you used to call at Christmastime. That call is now just a mere memory and serves as a reminder of a time that was precious and held dear by Mom and I.
I remember how Christmas was your favourite time of the year. I had my Christmas dinner at three o'clock this afternoon and I thought about how you used to love your Christmas food and drink.
I think about you at times. Love to you Always.
Merry Christmas Dad
Again we celebrate the festive season and again you are not with us but we are alwaysthinking of you. Christmas is so special as we always remember the speeches you gave before Christmas dinner and the toasts that lasted an hour LOL you were the man dad....
Again I have to tell you that 'I Love You' and whatever I do I always think, what would LG advise here. I miss our jokes but the thought of them always bring a smile to my face. Merry Christmas dad.
Happy Birthday DAD
Happy Birthday Dad, you know how much I miss and Love you. Today would have been your 79th birthday and we would have enjoyed it with the usual fun and laughter, love you forever.
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