In Memory of Jeffrey Slimmer
Written for Janice Slimmer and her family
The City of Maple Grove flew a flag half-staff for Jeffrey this past week.
They honored him in dignity – something he, himself, would never seek.
In so doing, they waved goodbye to a faithful, valued one,
And represented waves of loss for this husband, father, brother, son.
One wave was of joy – that fun for life, draped gracefully around his smile,
And another wave of help summoned him to assist folks in life’s mile.
The wave of a father who stationed his love, which he thoroughly enjoyed.
Blew in one direction for those he loved, from this precious mother’s boy.
His wave would strike as a hunter’s bow and always met the mark
Of lasting friendship and family love that death can never part.
There’s another flag that has flown within this darkened time and sphere.
It is the flag of faith in Christ, which lifts each one that’s here.
The flag of faith waved Jeffrey on and gave strength to Jan inside.
It rested in the Father’s arms, where he forever will abide.
A flag at half-staff reminds us all that one no longer here will roam,
But the flag of faith stands us up for the Sovereign who’s at home.
Jesus, who is King of all, lived in Jeffrey’s heart to share.
Now Jeff’s waving praise and thanks to God, for he’s safe at home up there.