The Rhein Leader

they called you a fallen star
forgetting exactly who you are
daddy, husband, brother
uncle, best friend, lover
builder of model cars & trains
even through the pain, trying to maintain
to make sure everyone would be alright
for when you finally said goodnight
still there was no way to prepare
even though we all know this world is unfair.
but you were our uncle Danny
best friend to Gail & Gary
son of Joe & Mary
from Breanna, Tyler, CJ, Brandon & Chris
you will surely be missed
you’re were the only pop pop they’ll ever get
this is why fallen star, just won’t fit
you’re more than a star-
more like a galaxy
especially to Danielle, Shannon & Kimmy.
but still, galaxy seems so far away so close to our hearts is where you’ll stay.
a good man who loves his chicken salad,
just seems more valid.
Rest in peace Daniel Rhein
even though it wasn’t your time.
*based on the hospitals’ patient status. a rising star means someone is getting better. a plain star just means you’re there & a fallen star means…well…ya know.