Never to see or feel or touch again, never to walk through fields or hear the rain… Never to watch the seasons change each year you have gone forever and just left us here.
But we will remember your smile, your eyes, lighting up each moment - we’ll memorise how quiet your gentle support and love showed you were the best, Best Man to have
at not just one but two wedding days, translating, explaining your traditional ways. We all love the laughter and joy you brought with your heart full of curiosity. You sought
to learn, to experience every country you saw, your visits were brief on our Australian shores, but we treasure each moment, left wanting more. Farewell, Dear Pao, you’ve found your peace at last.
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I love this tribute to your friend.
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