TJ DeMay

In Memory of my wife's brother who lost his fight with cancer. 

Lyrics:

Walked out this morning
What did I see
A blue jay staring at me
and he says, "James, come sing with me"

I can't sing. I don't know the words
He says, "I don't care if it sounds worse 
but James, you sing better than me"

[Chorus]
We stood there and sang in the freezing rain
But we felt the warmth from the start
How can this be, I'm so unprepared
I can't sing. I can't carry a tune. But James, 
"You sing with your Heart"

He showed me visions of my life and I said, 
"Wait a minute this can't be right
That can't be me

That guy is rich, but I was poor
I didn't have much, and he has the world"
But James, "You gave so much more"

[repeat chorus]

Look at the gifts you're leaving behind
Four beautiful kids, you raised right
and all the lives you have touched
and James, you gave them your heart

And James, you gave them your heart



But James

In All Of Us

Dancing to his own tune, he led the way
Fearless spirit guiding night and day
Taught us to face our battles and find our place

A light so bright, it touched our core,
A smile that lit up every heart,
A legacy that forever will remain
Your spirit lives in all of us

A heritage of kindness, of love so true
Reminding that life colors are not just a few
Through tears and laughter we carry his flame

A light so bright, it touched our core,
A smile that lit up every heart,
A cherished melody, like the songs of spring
Your soul remains in all of us

Dancing to his own tune, he led the way
Fearless spirit guiding night and day
Taught us to face our battles and find our place

A parent's love, a spirit wild,
A constellation, forever bright
In the face of storms he embraced the night
He wove bonds that time won't unwind
An everlasting friend, forever near

Your spirit lives in all of us
Your soul remains in all of us
Richie you live in all of us
Richie you live in all of us
Your spirit lives in all of us
Richie you live in all of us

© 2023 Thomas J. DeMay, II. All rights reserved.

Loved Ones Departed Too Soon

In All Of Us

Last October I returned to work for the first time in years. I went through a very dark time in my life. Julie, my rock, saved my life. When I had given up on myself, my wife, my children, my family and the friends, who I consider my extended family, never did. I would not have made it to 2024 without their support.Those closest to me joined me for my 1 month work anniversary to celebrate my road to recovery. My brother Chris, honored me with this poem he wrote about me. I was so moved by it I just had to set it to music.  May, 10 2024 will mark 7 months in recovery. I feel it's important to share my story in an effort to raise awareness and do my part to remove the stigma of people struggling with mental health issues. So many people suffered traumatic experiences far worse than I did. Too many of them suffer in silence and make the ultimate sacrifice everyday. Please consider supporting Til Valhalla Project. 22 soldiers take their life everyday.

Tom DeMay

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