Remembering Aaron today
Posted by Rob Kistner | Filed under courage, family, love
“you’re forever on my mind”
Finish Line
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(In loving memory of my son, Aaron Kistner: 11/4/76 - 7/3/95)
It is my favorite picture of you son,
the one I treasure most
since your passing.
A simple snapshot,
taken at the airport,
upon your return
from having run the New York City Marathon.
A gentle, triumphant smile,
eyes beaming behind those ‘cool’ shades,
jacket sleeves rolled in casual hip-ness,
bag thrown carefree over your shoulder,
medal dangling proudly from your strong neck.
The victor: gentle, cool, hip, carefree, proud, and strong,
– fiercely handsome!
How profound this captured moment proved to be.
Taken just before the finish line of your 18 years,
it said it all.
Your race is run,
your bag is packed,
your reward’s in hand.
Fly my sweet angel - fly!
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rob kistner © 7/3/05
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Aaron Robert Kistner, 18th birthday, returning from NYC Marathon
Shortly before he was killed
photo edited by: rob kistner © 2008
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July 3rd, 2009 at 8:58 am
Rob,
I can’t imagine the depth of your loss. Just the little bit I can imagine takes my breath away.
July 3rd, 2009 at 9:21 am
A very beautiful tribute.
Aaron was so handsome.
He will always be there with you, in your heart.
July 7th, 2009 at 7:52 am
What a lovely tribute. Your love for him and the pain of your loss radiate from your words, tangible and poignant. Aaron sounds like an amazing man. The last sentence brought tears to my eyes.
I wish you all the best,
Jane
July 21st, 2009 at 5:15 pm
This is a beautiful poem, though very sad. I agree, it is an excellent tribute to your son. I am sure he is fine now though. He looks like he would be. I’m so sorry for the loss. Your poem gave me chills.