Had We Been There
Listing Details
Transcript
Had we been there at the hour of Death
To catch the last sight of your parting breath
Your last faint whisper we might have heard
And whispered in your ear one parting word.
To catch the last sight of your parting breath
Your last faint whisper we might have heard
And whispered in your ear one parting word.
Year of Death
1897
Age
68
Research
I was surprised that there wasn't a reference to a hymn or a poem. But I couldn't find a reference. I did find other epitaphs that were the same.
Cemetery
West Terrace Cemetery
Location
Greater Metro Adelaide- South Australia
Year of Memorial
1890’s
Age Range
Adult (25 Years and Older)
Author Comments
I was not there when my father passed away, so I think that this resonates with me (I was working interstate and couldn't get home in time).
Author Tags
General
Religious, Deep Loss
