Eulogy

Writing a eulogy speech, is a perfect chance to express oneself. A short time to show one's artistic and poetic prowess. Maybe even some time to get out some much needed anger or regret. Writing such a speech could even be fun, right? Wrong! Writing an assigned eulogy speech is like being told you have a thousand dollars to spend at your favorite store but all the items have been replaced with rotting cacti. You may say I'm being dramatic but have you ever been forced to write about a dead…

Eulogy of a Roman Wife by Quintus Lucretius Vespillo In early Rome, women held a different social status than men. Roman wives were expected to uphold the household and bear the children of the husband. Since historians have uncovered very little about the detailed role and significance of women in a male dominanted Roman society, it makes you wonder, what was their true value. Vespillo’s The Eulogy of a Roman Wife was written as a way to pronounce the intimate relationship he shared with…

I miss you! When I met Mary-Ann I became a pretty lucky person because I knew I had the one of the best Aunts ever. Mary-Ann, who was born with down-syndrome, never let the disease stop her from reaching her goals. Mary-Ann was a wonderful person, who always cared for others before herself. She is a caring, loving and most importantly bequeathing. Whenever she was singing “ Jesus Loves Me” or “ Happy Birthday” you knew she was in her sunny place. Numerous things were obstacles for her but she…

I just wanted to tell you, thank you for being my father. I am truly my fathers son, as daily: I hear YOU in my voice, my jokes, my humor and my laughter. the wisdom of your life is instilled within my heart, I feel it running through me as I have become a brother, father, mentor, and respected elder to those in my own social circles. EVERY DAY I see YOU in my mirror, looking deeply into my face, at my brow and into my eyes, I see the pieces of YOU that make up many of the pieces of me. I gaze…

“You said that your father died before you learned to read. I am guessing that you were still a child when he died. Did you go to live with relatives after he died?” “Papa died in the spring of 1944, and I reckon if he hadn’t had me to take care of, he would’ve had to go fight in the war… No, after my papa died, I went to live in the poorhouse or orphanage as they liked to call it. I never knew if Mama and Papa had any kinfolk around here- neither one of ‘em ever talked about kinfolks, and no…

Jesus taught using many different ways, one of His favorite ways being through parables. They were the most efficient way that He could relate tough concepts like faith, His driving out demons, and fasting, to simple, everyday occurrences like Sewing seeds in Mark 4, the division of kingdoms in Mark 3, and a wedding feast in Mark 2. However, it is really Jesus Himself who is the greatest parable of the Bible. The way He lived is the greatest example that He ever gave to us, and His life…

Firstly we would like to thank all our family members who have visited her during last two days. We also thank those who have paid her, their final respects. Appamma is one of the most loving and caring souls we have come to know. She always put the ones around her before herself and had always made the effort to satisfy her loved ones. She has taught us so much, like putting others before us and being optimistic even through hardships. We have cherished so many memories with her, that it is…

We are here today to remember a very good man by the name of Atticus Finch. I am Scout Finch, Atticus’s daughter. I am very honored to be given this chance to speak at his funeral. Atticus Finch was a wonderful Father to me and Jem. Not just a wonderful father but also a good and generous person. He showed us the good in people and helped us try to understand the world we live in. He was a different type of father for Jem and me, but he was the best father we could have asked for. He taught us…

This is a tribute is to my uncle Dominic who died April 20th, 2012. My uncle was 43 years old before he passed away, he was auto mechanic at the time. Cars were his passion, he loved all kinds of cars, but there was one car he always in mind. This was his dream car and he always told me how one day he would save up enough to buy it. Sadly, he never got to save up enough money to afford it, his family were going through financial struggles and he always put his family before anything else. My…

The yelling and the screaming these imbeciles do in this damn place is just so agitating! It’s all because the pastor makes a reference to the bad in this world. To me, it’s just pointless. My grandma loves it though. She’s a southern woman with strong beliefs and seems to think God has something to do with everything. Oh yea, I almost forgot. This dreaded place I’m referring to is church. What really sets me off about church is that it’s basically just a big fake that makes you give the church…