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“Tribute to John Paul”

(Verse 1)

Born and raised in Elkins Park streets,

John Paul Endicott, life’s heartbeat.

Beloved father, a husband’s pride,

Taken too soon on that fatal ride.

July 7, 2010, the date we’ll remember,

The summer heat turned into cold December.

On a scooter, freedom in the air,

But a reckless driver showed life ain’t fair.

31 years, a legacy strong,

A devoted dad where River belongs.

Shannon, his love, his heart, his soul,

Now memories keep the family whole.

(Chorus)

Gone too soon, but his spirit lives on,

In River’s eyes and Shannon’s song.

Elkins Park mourns, the community cries,

John Paul’s name, it’ll never die.

(Verse 2)

Ridiculous driver, reckless speed,

The cost of carelessness planted a seed.

A father’s dream, a husband’s embrace,

Lost in a moment, a fragile space.

But his story’s here, it’s etched in time,

A man of love, his heart divine.

He lived with grace, he gave with pride,

Now the stars hold him in the evening skies.

(Bridge)

Elkins Park streets, they still call your name,

Through every laugh, through every pain.

River will grow, carrying your flame,

And Shannon’s strength will never wane.

(Chorus)

Gone too soon, but his spirit lives on,

In River’s eyes and Shannon’s song.

Elkins Park mourns, the community cries,

John Paul’s name, it’ll never die.

(Outro)

So we light this torch, we lift him high,

John Paul Endicott, forever in the sky.

Through River and Shannon, your love survives,

A legacy eternal, your spirit thrives.

Rest in peace, John Paul.