Just when I say that there will be no more posts for awhile...I guess I just had one bubbling inside waiting to be read. Tom and I went to the funeral of a long-time and dear friend last week. The cantor, who ironically is a friend of ours, beautifully sang the song from 1972’s "The Man of La Mancha" entitled “The Impossible Dream.” The lyrics were appropriately chosen for our friend, and the song stuck in my head for a few days. I watched the Andy Williams version on You Tube and realized how those lyrics are so appropriate for Kevin as well. Kevin did the impossible by going off to college – out of state – battling an incurable cancer, displaying courage beyond his years. All the while making friends and without complaint. The last verse about the "one man, scorned and covered with scars"…that’s Christ. That was Kevin, too. To say that I’ve shed a few tears over this is quite an understatement. I wanted to post the lyrics because I don’t want Kevin’s life to have been lived in vain. I don’t want his courage to be gradually forgotten. The lyrics of this song apply to each and every one of us. Kevin lived them. I hope his unfathomable courage inspires each of us to live a courageous and unselfish life. Beginning with me.
Rest in peace my dear son. You earned your reward with blazing glory.
The lyrics are as follows:
"The Impossible Dream"
Music by Mitch Leigh and Lyrics by Joe Darion 1972
To dream the impossible dream
To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear with unbearable sorrow
To run where the brave dare not go
To right the unrightable wrong
To love pure and chaste from afar
To try when your arms are too weary
To reach the unreachable star
This is my quest
To follow that star
No matter how hopeless
No matter how far
To fight for the right
Without question or pause
To be willing to march into Hell
For a heavenly cause
And I know if I'll only be true
To this glorious quest
That my heart will lie peaceful and calm
When I'm laid to my rest
And the world will be better for this
That one man, scorned and covered with scars
Still strove with his last ounce of courage
To reach the unreachable star
God bless,
Ann
The Impossible Dream
Jul 06, 2009 by Jon JarcComments
Jul 07, 2009, 10:16:40 Blazine Monaco wrote:
Thank you for sharing that Ann. I never noticed the lyrics were so appropriate. Kevin is forever in our hearts and impacts everyone who crossed his path.You just can't not be inspired to do after meeting him and witnessing the many challenges he overcame time and time again. Please know we pray daily for strength and comfort for you and your family.
Jul 07, 2009, 17:19:34 Maggie Gauding wrote:
Mrs. Healey, My name is Maggie Gauding and my brother Patrick was in marching band with Kevin at St. Ignatius. I am a member of the Singing Angels youth chorus and one of our songs for this year is "The Impossible Dream." Every time I sing it the first person I think of is Kevin. I pray for all of you each and every day, especially when I sing this song. Much Love