Editor,
We have a few words we're yearning to say.
We decided a short rhyme would be the best way.
In God's great, just plan, He called our dear one. And as with his grandpa's, his will was done.
Our hearts are broken; we're so sad indeed. And each way you shared was what we did need.
A prayer, a visit, a flower or a call. God's way of caring, we cherish them all.
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Jonathon now resides with our precious Lord. Now the angels in heaven will never be bored.
His eyes or his smile, don't know which we'll miss most. Now the stars and your smiles will serve as their host.
Jon's work we'll continue, so much he had done. Because he gave freely, many hearts he had won.
The Earth, education and to homeless part of him he did give. He gave even his own body so others could live.
Jonathon Spradling lives on what we do now.
His heart will continue in our being somehow.
Thank you for sharing; there were so many ways. We'll cherish this love for the rest of our days.
Jonathon's spirit now leads us from his loft up above. May God bless each one of you, for all of your love.
John, Lorraine, Brandon
and Ahmed Spradling
Family of former UNM student Jonathon Spradling
Editor's Note: The family of Jonathon Spradling wrote this letter to thank the UNM community for its support following their son's death earlier this semester.
