One For the Road - A Tribute to Alfred E. Smith
I clicked with you from the first meeting
You acted like you knew me just from the greeting;
It didn’t take any time for you to become close to my heart
You claimed the spot right from the very start;
You encouraged me day in and day out
You showed me what state government was all about;
You taught me to never let them see me sweat
And you taught me to play hard and work less;
Work smart and enjoy the job is what you proclaimed
Eventhough I'm not sure everyday meant the same;
I am so thankful that I had a decade to share this world with you
I’ll never be the same because you passed through;
We’ve missed you around the office since the first day you left
Now it’ll never be the same as I think to myself;
A world with no Big Al makes my heart ache in pain
But I know eternal life is a much better gain;
So, while it hurts me and my soul is filled with tears
I can’t help but be thankful for all these years;
You were a brother, a friend, and a mentor to me
I will always work hard to be the best I can be;
You wanted to see me thrive and succeed
Now I want you to rest well dear sweet Alfred E.