You died for me to live

Something had to happen

for that I am truly sad

but because you were a donor

It made people like me so glad.

 

You see your life is over

that much we know is true

However, think of all of us

who will be able to live on because of you.

 

Each day you will be living

In a different way than before

Because you have made it possible

for us to win the war.

 

Your heart may be in Texas

your eyes in Tennessee

Your kidneys up in Montreal

Who knows where they’ll be.

 

People like you are so special

That we know is true

Kind, generous and unselfish

Were definitely traits of you.

 

You gave to me a gift of life

something I will never be able to repay

How could I ever thank you

for my new lease on life today.

 

Because of you I get a chance

to live my life again

It’s so tragic that for this gift

your life just had to end.

 

My prayers go out to the family

as they express their grief

but knowing that your love one lives on

should provide some relief.

 

For that we are all so grateful

as you should be too

For an act so courageous

Is a direct reflection of you.