Errol Milner Clifford 2006-2009
Errol Milner Clifford was born with a significant heart defect and a cognitive disability that prevented him from walking or talking. As we grieved the child we had anticipated, Errol’s full-bodied smile and irrepressible laugh turned our sorrow into joy, and taught us that many of the best things in life are unexpected. Inspired by Errol’s delightful spirit, friends, family, and neighbors rallied to support our family’s significant emotional, physical, and financial needs, through countless acts of selfless generosity. When Errol’s courageous heart finally failed him on December 23, 2009 we were left numb with grief. In these dark hours we listen hopefully for the echoes of Errol’s brilliant laugh. This blog is the story (starting from present and working back to Errol's birth) of the life and times of the amazing Errol Clifford.
A Cape Fear River Memorial to Errol
Christmas Day 2009
A Cape Fear River memorial to Errol
(please follow link to view slideshow)
The weather was overcast and misty
as we gathered flowers from Becky's garden.
A dish of whole flowers and petals was prepared
and we took these to the SOLOMON T.
As we warmed the motor, a pelican joined us
on the transom to get a better look.
The Moravian Star in the photo is part
of our boat's Christmas decoration.
And then we were for the Cape Fear
as sunlight sifted through the clouds.
We released the flowers into the tossing,
surging current, their colors standing out
against the swirling river.
Soon the tide would turn for home
and the river would run back to the sea,
once again part of this great ocean planet.
Capt. Bert Felton
with help from Becky, Melissa, and David
4 comments:
Beautiful gesture.
This is truly beautiful in a way that touches the heart and spirit. A great thank you for sharing this tribute to Errol whose spirit lives on.
Felton Family. We appreciate this gesture so much. Miss you guys.
Peter Milner
A beautiful tribute.
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