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My brother my brother
where do I start,
I know you had lots of love and the Lord in your heart.
You suffered the pain and many days of rain,
But you now play with the heavenly band and the blessing of God’s
right hand.
Rest in peace my brother and one day I will again join you and the
band.
I honestly have never known a more kind and gentler man than you were.
Even in the days when we weren’t walking on the path that we should’ve
been you were always mild mannered, spreading your smile to all that
you met. I looked to you as a big brother that I never had and always
thought the world of you. When I knew you were sick I couldn’t help
but cry knowing what would happen now matter how hard we all tried.
I am so thankful that we had the Feel The Love Tour of the decade, if
not the century on May 18, 2008. It was made possible by everyone
putting their heart and soul in to something for someone that they
dearly loved. Never before and probably never again has there been
that many musicians gather together on one day to show the love for a
brother musician and for that I am forever grateful. I know without a
shadow of a doubt you felt the love that day, you told me, even before
you spoke the words I knew.
No matter what horrendous problems I had and would call you about, you
would always listen with a loving ear. All of the times I remember
only maybe once did I ever hear you say anything about yours. I can
only hope to be that strong one-day.
I am so thankful that we had those last couple of BBQ’s at the
Ponderosa and again I know without a shadow of a doubt you had fun,
and that you didn’t want it to be over. The pictures I have will be a
cherished memory for the rest of my life.
As you were in the final days of battle with life on earth, though you
were strong in your faith and the power of God’s word, you weren’t
ready to leave just yet, some may say different but I know, I could
tell, I felt it, and also know that is why you hung on as long as you
did. You had a very strong heart and loved the people you were leaving
and hated that you had to go.
On Friday, January 16th, I felt the need to come see you, something
told me it was what had to be done and again I am so grateful that we
did. That was your good-bye to us as hard as it was, but it was time,
and, I think you told God to tell me so.
To quote an old song, “Only the good die young”.
Rest In Peace My Brother and I will see you one day down the road.
An excerpt from an email I got from him March 30, 2008
Pray for me But don't worry bout me. I'm gonna be fine. I am strong in the
Lord and able to do anything he calls. Enjoyed those pics of those skinny
guys you sent. Those faces looked familiar. I don't know how long I'll be
at UAB. I'll update u when I can. God's gonna take care of me Bro. I've
got faith.
Luv you and
your Mom.
Frank |
It is with
great sadness and regret that I tell you our brother Frankie Smith has
passed on as of 6:00 pm EST January 21st.
He is now gone on to the big gig in the sky to jam
the soulful sounds with our others who have gone before us.
He was like a big brother to me and will
always be in my thoughts until we meet again.
Rest In Peace Brother!
Last Call
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