Drake Ridge

Drake C. Ridge Beloved husband of Kathleen. Loving Father of Timothy and step father of Christopher. Cherished Grandfather of Connor, Veronica, and Alexis. Dear Brother of Renata (Duane) Nicely, and Ronnie Ridge. Uncle of many. Memorial Contributions to the Muscular Dystrophy Association appreciated. Visitation Friday, April 29, 2011: 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium, 9568 Belmont Ave. Franklin Park. Family and friends will be gathering Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 9:30 A.M. until time of service 10:30 A.M. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church 2624 Oak Street, River Grove, Il Interment Elmwood Cemetery. For information please call (847) 678-1950. www.sax-tiedemann.com 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 never got to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you.. And each time that 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, He said my place was ready - In Heaven far above, and that I'd have to leave behind, those things I dearly love.. But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye. For all of life, I'd always thought, I didn't want to die. I had so much to live for, so much I couldn't 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 how much fun we had.. If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while, I'd say goodbye, and kiss you and maybe see you smile.. But then I fully realized, that it 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 your life on Earth is past, but here life starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last, and since each day is the same way, there's no longing for the past. . You have been so faithful, so trusting and so true, Though there were times you did some things you knew you shouldn't do. . But you have not been forgotten, and now at last you're free, So won't you come and take me by the 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'll be right there - in your Heart..