JOHN

John, Canada needs a hero!

Another face, another name;

Not a figure in the "Hall of Fame."

How soon are we called to Death's doorway?

To wave a hand at passers by;

We have no time to stop,

When on our bed we lie;

The time is not ours to choose, when to die!

You lived!

In what you did!

In who you are!

Not in who you were!

Your legacy remains to share;

So many images stand out,

A boy who became a Star.

Laughter is your precious gift.

Friends! You have many;

They remain, in memory;

Waiting for the next moment,

Of comedy;

A polished line, ad-libbed;

A movie scene, action filled;

Simple, delicious, succinct;

Pan-faced, delivered by instinct.

Kathleen O'Hara shared her story,

A reflection of personal glory;

Not hers; but yours;

Your touch on everyone close!

Those who wanted to know you;

Those who soon knew;

You were interested in them;

A piece of you, freely given.

John, Canada has a hero!

Bigger than the "Hall of Fame."

A special name, a special face;

When we take time to see,

Inside the warmth that spread,

In Uncle Buck or through SCTV.

Your place is unique!

Canada is pleased you're shared;

The one and only, John Candy!

1994 © Will George.