A Tribute to My Friend,
Phil Strickland

You are a brother to me,
And a father to my sons.

You are my mentor and advisor,
And the person most
responsible for my success.

You are an example of courage,
compassion and integrity,
That all who know you will
never forget.

You always put the needs of others
and the cause of Christ,
Ahead of personal gain.

You have demonstrated True
Christian values to the powers of
Government, in word and
deed for over forty years.

You have improved the lives of
millions of children,
Though most of the world is
not even aware.

You always relate to the broken and
hurting with grace,
And I know this from
personal experience.

Most of all, those of us closest to you
love you,
Because you love
us when we are most unlovable,

And in doing so you saved our lives
for use in God’s Kingdom.

We will never forget it.
We will always be grateful.
And we will always love you for it.

David Currie, November 15, 2005
Read at TBC Breakfast in Austin, TX