I stand before you tonight as a man deeply humbled by the grace and unconditional love of my mother, Alison May Turner and am heartbroken by her passing. As a boy, my mother was everything to me, my best friend and my greatest cheerleader. She...
Category: Eulogies
POEM – The wisdom and love of a mother
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
May 13, 2016
Mothers are like rock candy — please let me explain, They’re soft inside, even though they sometimes complain… About your dirty socks — lying all around the floor, They’ll collect them diligently — even the ones behind the door. Despite your sad failings — and...
Juliana, Juliana, you are an example to humanity (POEM)
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
February 14, 2014
Juliana with her beloved “Yogi” the dog Juliana, Juliana, your heart and eyes shine bright, as your ginger-tinged hair lights up the darkest of nights, Juliana, Juliana, your desires are passionate and bold, and for some uncanny reason, you never grow old. Juliana, Juliana, I...
Nelson Mandela — The passing of a great friend and hero to the world
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
December 6, 2013
Nelson Mandela (1918 – 2013) was a great supporter and believer in what Food for Life stood for. He made the above statement at a gathering of 40,000 school children who were invited by Food for Life to a public picnic in Durban. Mr. Mandela...
My Father – Rodney John Turner
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
August 14, 2013
Fairfax, Virginia USA A eulogy to my father, Rodney John Turner, on the occasion of his funeral, May 15, 2001 (first time published) Mum and Dad 1960 My dear family and friends, First I would sincerely like to thank you all for coming today to pay...
Jim Young – The Lion Cub (POEM)
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
March 24, 2012
(Alan “Jim” Young) aka Nrsimhadeva Das The lion cub, he cuddled, and lived a song, of immense compassion — when things went wrong. Ready to pounce and hug you tight, and hear the dramas of your sorry plight. I remember fondly in 1984, when I...
A prayer to Little William (POEM)
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
April 19, 2011
Little William, Little William, The little man of iron. Although cloaked as a boy, Your heart roared like a lion Your demeanor so cute, and yet your presence so tall. One could only wonder, where you got such balls!? Challenging anyone, who came your way....
The passing of my dear friend Ury Seltzer (1950-2009)
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
April 24, 2009
Ury Seltzer (left) with Priya at the 2007 Green Festival My dear Ury, You were a good friend to me and countless others. You were there for me when I was at my lowest point. You helped me move Food for Life Global along and...