Sonny Short - A Life Well Lived...

Doug April 13, 2005
Through my eyes I saw a man give the last money he had to take in four babies not his own. Through my eyes I saw a quiet yet determined man do all that he could to provide a warm and loving home for 4 growing boys. Through my eyes I saw a man work 18 & 19 hour days to put food on the table for Four Ungrateful teenagers. Through my eyes I saw a man who should be enjoying grandkids, having to raise them. I saw a man bend and not break when hardship tried to overtake him. Through my eyes I saw a man who watched all that he had worked for grow into young men and leave without a word. Then I saw a man going through years of pain yet steady as a rock. Through my eyes I saw a man laying in a hospital bed filled with sickness but still smiling. Through my eyes I could not see the man who was, my father close his eyes for the last time because of all the tears I could not control. I pray that someday if I work hard enough, love hard enough and give all that I have maybe, just maybe I can look in the mirror and catch a glimpse of him through my eyes. I know for a man like him there is a special place in Heaven. Because God loves those who save others. And this man saved 4 boys. I love you DAD.

Joey April 12, 2005
For Dad Great men are only revered after they are gone and Sonny is one of these. He was, I believe misunderstood by most only because for this age we live in he was a little different. He never said much but you always knew where you stood with him. He was courageous, he was strong, he was loving. It wasn't much what he did that showed us what kind of man he was it was what he didn't do. He never said anything he didn't mean and I believe he never did anything he regretted. If we could all only be so courageous if we could only be so strong then I believe that there would be no misunderstanding but only great respect for the man I call my Dad, Sonny Short. I remember when we would leave and he would stay behind that when we would return the house would be clean, dishes washed.

Song Dean sang and played on the guitar at the service April 15, 2005
Verse: Lord I run, I run to you, with my arms open wide Lord I come, I come to you, in you I confided Lord I lay my crown for you Cause I know you're my King. Lord I raise my arms to you and your praises I will sing Chorus: Take me higher Oh Lord You are the only man that I adore Take me higher Oh Lord Spread my wings so that I can sore Love you Mom & Dad Your son, Dean

Alton April 13, 2005
My Dad is the greatest man I know. From as far back as I can remember he was always there for me. Through good times and bad. He was a great Dad to us and a good husband to Mom. He always worked hard thinking of everyone else and not himself, even if it meant wearing goodwill clothes so we could have new ones for school. I can still hear him say "boy, I don't know about you" when I'd mess up. When I tried to outsmart him he was always one step ahead. I used to think Dad was hard on us but now I realize he was making us better men. I want you to know you have done a good job and that Doug, Joey, Dean and I, all hope to be like you. I will miss you more than I have ever missed anyone. You are and will always be in my heart. I love you Dad.