Dale Perry

June 18th, 1962 - February 6th, 2008

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I found this Native American Prayer on a card and I pray the words will bring you comfort. The prayer goes like this:
I give you this one thought to keep -- I am with you still -- I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone -- I am with you still -- in each new dawn.

I can not even begin to imagine your pain. There are no words to that could express our sympathy.....please just know you are in our prayers.

Alfred Hilberdink

I was not fortunate enough to know Dale (Wakinyan) for a very long time. But I did know him well enough to know that his loss will be a great loss for all who knew him.

I only hope that in his passing Dale can now find peace, and that his pain has been eased. Sheryl, sadly yours is just beginning, and for that I am deeply sorry. My deepest sympathies go out to you, and your families on this tragic loss. Be strong and try to take comfort in the belief that you now have another guardian spirit to walk the path with you, and to watch over you in new ways.

All my best to you

David Aschner

Scotty is what I’ve called Dale since he was born. I’m his big sister, and we talked almost constantly on IM for the last 5 years. We were separated, and lost contact, from when he was 8, until August of 03, when he appeared in my emailbox one day. It was such a joy to have him back in my life after so long, and I’m so grateful for those 5 years. Scotty was (IS) a very special person. His strength is an inspiration and should remind us of our own good fortune. His humor and good cheer, in spite of challenging health problems, raised many spirits, I’m sure. And his gentleness should remind us all that we need to be kinder to each other. He is still with us, that is certain. I wanted to meet with him in person, after so many years, but I was in California, and then in New York, I was hoping a Michigan trip was possible, but it was not to be. But now, I don’t have to meet him in Michigan. I can meet him anywhere, since his spirit is so near to my heart. We were all blessed to know Scotty. Linda Perry-Adsit

Linda Perry-Adsit

Although I have never met Sheryl and Dale face-to-face, I have considered them friends for more than a year. I met Sheryl first, in the game we all play online, and it was due to his choice of screen name (Wakinyan) that I met Dale, when I wrote to him asking if he was Lakota. Through the ensuing conversations, I learned that we share a love of Native American culture and legends, and also suffer from a variety of health problems.

My daughter, Amanda, spent many an hour playing another game with Dale and Sheryl. We have both become very attached to the two of them, and pray that Sheryl can carry on in life, knowing that Dale no longer suffers and that he will be waiting for her when it is her turn to join him in a better life.

As always, when my heart is hurting from the loss of someone I care for, I wrote a poem.

Walk now in peace, my friend.
See now, all who passed before you
and have awaited this reunion.
Walk now, in the healing power
and loving care of the Creator.
Walk hand-in-hand amongst the clouds
with your namesake, Wakinyan,
and let your voice roar with the thunder.

When I see a storm brewing I will remember you.
When I hear the hiss of rain upon the lake
I will pray that it soothes the ones left behind.
As the voice of rolling thunder echoes,
Bouncing from mountain peak to valley floor
and lightning sears the skies above,
I will try not to cry for you, as I cry now,
For now you are free to walk in the sun.

Maggie Holloway

The world lost a very good man in Dale - we are all the poorer without him. It seems just as he was getting his world straightened out, his health started failing him. It seems unfair that he should be taken so soon. I grieve for our loss; as he is now whole, healed, and in a better place.

I wouldn't trade the time I had in his company for anything. Dale shall always have a place in my heart. He belived in me even when no one else did. And for that, I shall miss him.

My most heartfelt condolences goes to Sheryl for her loss, which may be the hardest loss to take. May you find the strength to carry on, sister, knowing that he will be waiting for you in the end. And know that you made his last years the happiest of his life. And for that, you deserve all honors.

Jay Lechnyr

I was honored to officiate at the Sheryl and Dale's wedding. It was a wonderful day and the joy that the two of them shared together was precious. Two people truly meant for each other. I am so happy that they fond each other. I remember the many times of seeing Sheryl and how she would talk of how well things were going, or that they had just celebrated an anniversary. Always so in love. Sheryl, the love you two shared over this time will continue to bless you in all the years ahead. Know you are in our prayers. Blessings - Pastor Dick

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