Peter came from San Francisco, but lived in Martinsburg for the last twenty five years. On January 27th 1993, Peter and his twin brother, Andrew, were born. Peter came seven minutes after Andrew. They were adorable, beautiful babies, and they were identical, but not really. Peter was like a little lamb, gentle, and happy. He was an affectionate little baby and an affectionate young man.
Peter acted as Andrew’s protector and will be with him through eternity. Peter had good reason to love Andrew. Peter had a smile like morning sunshine. Andrew has a smile like a dove’s wing and a sincerity about him that is compelling.
Peter loved to read, he loved to cook and could make anything. He was a fast runner and was overjoyed when he got to play football, whereas Andrew said, “Why would I want to do that?” Everyone loved Peter who leaves behind a lot of friends. He was kind and generous. If he had anything, he shared it.
Andrew is inconsolable, may he rise above the pain and experience God’s great love. A memorial service for Peter may be held at a later date. As a true testament of love, may each of his friends attend an NA meeting and take Andrew with them.
O Love Divine, that stooped to share
Our sharpest pang, our bitterest tear,
On Thee we cast each earth-born care,
We smile at pain while Thou art near!
Though long the weary way we tread,
And sorrow crown each lingering year,
No path we shun, no darkness dread,
Our hearts still whispering, Thou art near!
When drooping pleasure turns to grief,
And trembling faith is changed to fear,
The murmuring wind, the quivering leaf,
Shall softly tell us, Thou art near!
On Thee we fling our burdening woe,
O Love Divine, forever dear,
Content to suffer while we know,
Living and dying, Thou art near!
-Oliver Wendell Holmes -
1859
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