In Memory of Joey Kozak
This page is dedicated to our son Joseph Kozak, who was brutally murdered
on June 2nd, 1998. Just 4 days after his 21st birthday. Rest in peace dear son,
brother and friend, you will be forever in our hearts and always on our minds.
Joseph Peter Kozak
May 29, 1977 to June 2, 1998
The following poem was provided to me by Joey's cousin Diana.
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes, all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry, the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
and each time you think of me, I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand,
that an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready, in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind, all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye,
For all my life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for, so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday, just even for awhile,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized, that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories, would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things, I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates, I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me from His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity, and all I've promised you".
Today for life on earth is past, but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day, there's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful, so trusting, so true
Though there were times you did some things you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven and now at last you're free.
So won't you take My hand and share My life with Me?
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart.
Author Unknown
Links to Related Sites
Go to Joey's Photo Page
Go to Joey's Final Resting Place
Go to A poem by Joey's cousin Chris
Go to A Memorial by Joey's sister Chrissy
Go to In Memory Of Melissa E. ValentinGo to Parents of Murdered Children
Go to The Compassionate Friends
Go to Grief Recovery On-Line
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If you are a family member or friend and have pictures, poems, letters or
other memories of Joey that you would like to see here on this page.
Please click here to E-Mail me at LouKozakSr@AOL.COM
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU to my dear friend Donna Marie,
whose help, understanding and perseverance has made these
pages possible. Thanks, I couldn't have done it without you.
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