Son,
Today is your birthday Joe,
And we are very sad,
You won't be blowing out candles,
Or opening up your cards,
So today we pray again,
That God will let you know,
How lonely life is without you Joe,
And how we miss you so,
Happy birthday son,
Sadly missed by your heart broken Ma and Da and brother Alan. xxx

Godfather,
There's a lonely feeling in my heart,
An ache I can't explain,
A picture of my godfather Joe,
In a lovely frame,
So young to die,
So precious and true,
You were my godfather,
And I thought the world of you,
Happy birthday Joe, from your lonely Godchild Sabrina.

Brother,
Your special day I cannot share,
My gift to you must be a prayer,
With broken hearts we whisper low,
Happy birthday Joe, I miss you so,
Gentle Jesus up above, give my brother a great big hug,
So sadly missed Anne, Joey and family.

Brother,
Put your arms around him Lord,
Don't leave him on his own,
For today is Joe's 40th birthday,
And we know he can't come home,
Your resting place we visit,
Flowers we place with care,
But no one know's the heartache,
As we turn and leave you there,
Your special day I cannot share,
My gift to you must be a prayer,
With a broken heart I whisper low,
Happy birthday Joe I miss you so,
Happy birthday brother from your sister Esther, Alan and girls.

Brother,
We sent a dove to heaven,
With a parcel on its wings,
But be careful when you open it Joe,
It's full of wonderful things,
Inside are 40 kisses,
Wrapped in 40 hugs,
To say happy 40th birthday Joe,
And to send you all my love.
Miss you always from your sister Liz, Anto and boys.

Brother,
No words or verse can ever say,
What we feel on this sad day,
You left a place no one can fill,
We miss you Joe and always will,
Oh angels take this message to my brother up above,
Wish him a happy 40th birthday,
from all of us with love.
Happy 40th birthday Joe, always remembered by Michelle, Des and girls. xxx

Brother-in-law,
It does not take a special day,
To bring you to our minds,
For a day without some thoughts of you,
Is very hard to find,
So happy 40th birthday Joe,
Your second away from home,
I'm sure you'll have a good one,
For you are not alone,
Love always Liz, Sam and boys.

Today is your 40th birthday Joe,
Your second away from home,
I cannot kiss you on the cheek,
Or call you on the phone,
So I write this little verse instead,
But what I'd rather do,
Is put my arms around you,
And sing happy birthday to you,
Missing you so much.
Marian, Shay and family. xxxx

Joe,
Your birthday has arrived brother,
And you are not at home,
So we send you all our love,
So you won't celebrate alone,
We can not send a birthday card,
Because we have no address,
But we know that you're in heaven Joe,
Because God only takes the best,
So go into your garden Lord,
And find our Joe their,
Wish him happy 40th birthday,
From all of us down here.
Happy birthday Joe, loved and missed from your sister Julie brother in law Kevin and family.