[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12645]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                          EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

                  TRIBUTE TO THE LATE ANNE SPERRY RULE

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                            HON. MARK FOLEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 27, 2000

  Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, this Friday, June 30, 2000, the ashes of Anne 
Sperry Rule will be laid to rest with her late husband, Col. Richard 
Rule, in a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
  Anne was an overly dedicated, respected and well loved member of her 
community. Anne would not want us to be sad or to suffer from her loss. 
Rather, she would want us to cherish our memories of her and celebrate 
her life.
  Anne's daughter, Cathi, will read the following poem on Friday which 
serves as a message for us all.

                 To Those I Love and Those Who Loved Me

     When I am gone, release me, let me go--
     I have so many things to see and do.
     You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears.
     Be happy that we had so many years.
     I gave you my love, you can only guess
     How much you gave to me in happiness.
     I thank you for the love you each have shown,
     But now it's time I traveled on alone.
     So grieve a while for me if grieve you must,
     Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
     It's only for a while that we must part.
     So bless the memories within your heart.
     I won't be far away, for life goes on.
     So if you need me, call and I will come.
     Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near--
     And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear
     All of my love around you soft and clear.
     And then, when you must come this way alone,
     I'll greet you with a smile and ``Welcome Home.''

     

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