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The Dash Poem
I read of a man who stood to speak
at the funeral of his friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
from the beginning...to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth
and spoke of the following date with tears,
but he said what mattered most of all
was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
that she spent alive on earth…
and now only those who loved her
know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own;
the cars…the house…the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
and how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard…
are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left.
That can still be rearranged
If we could just slow down enough
to consider what’s true and real,
and always try to understand
the way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger,
and show appreciation more
and love the people in our lives
like we’ve never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
and more often wear a smile…
remembering that this special dash
might only last a little while.
So, when your eulogy’s being read
with your life’s actions to rehash...
would you be proud of the things they say
about how you spent your dash?
by Linda Ellis
Jason Allen December 26th, 1974 - October 6th, 2012
Allen, Jason D., 37, of Coconut Creek, FL, passed away on October 6, 2012. Barbara Falowski Funeral & Cremation Services, Ft. Lauderdale, www.barbarafalowski.com.Carrie Ann Baker  March 17th, 1975 - July 24th, 2005
Baker Baker, Carrie Ann, 30, of Coconut Creek, FL, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 24, 2005 after a long illness. Carrie was born at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale on March 17, 1975 to Tarry & Rebecca Baker. She graduated from Coconut Creek High School in 1993 and loved to travel. Carrie also loved to collect anything and everything that was "Hello Kitty". She was a loving mother to Zackary, and will forever live on in his heart. In addition to her son, Zackary C. Grant, Carrie is survived by her loving parents, Tarry & Rebecca "Beckie" Baker; twin sister, Nicole Baker; nephew, Bryant Robinson; maternal grandparents, Robert & Lillian Jones; paternal grandparents Edward & Mildred Scheick; aunts, Evonne (Randy) Poole and Nancy (Rick) Mathis; uncles, Edward (Frances) Scheick, Anthony (Susan) Scheick and Joseph Scheick; cousins Kevin (Deborah) Poole, Katee Mathis, Karli Mathis, Erin Scheick; Melanie Scheick, Julie Moore, Christina Roupe, Heather Scheick, Aimee Scheick, Joseph Scheick, Jr., and Shelby Ford; as well as numerous special friends. In addition, she will also be missed by her faithful dogs, Sterling and Lulu. Carrie will be greatly missed by all who knew her. There will be a Memorial Service to celebrate Carrie\'s life on Saturday, 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Pompano Beach. Friends may visit the family beginning at 10:30 AM in the church. A time of refreshments will follow the service in the church fellowship hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Pompano Beach in Carrie\'s name. Arrangements entrusted to: KRAEER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER 200 North Federal Highway Pompano Beach, Florida 33062 (954) 941-4111
Carmela Andria Gutterman  Passed on September 2nd, 2003
Gutterman, Carmela Andria, age 29 of Margate passed away suddenly Tuesday, September 2, 2003. Born in Suffern, NY, she will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her parents Lawrence and Anna, sister Laura Gutterman and her son Anthony. The family will receive friends Thurs. 4-8 PM at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Fri. 10AM at St. Vincent Catholic Church. Arrangements by: Kraeer Funeral Home and Cremation Center 1 North State Road 7, Margate, FL 954-972-7340 Mike Roche  Passed on June 14th, 2009
Michael E. Roche, Jr., 33, died suddenly on June 14, 2009. Loving son of Helena and Ronald Pearce and Michael E. Roche, Sr., brother of Jennifer Westbrook, loving uncle of Taylor and Cade, and fiance of Robin Rizzuto. Services pending in Jacksonville, FL.
Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsobserver/obituary.aspx?pid=128564893#storylink=cpy
Jason James Sarno  Jason passed away in 2010. Michelle Reena Hauptman 
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