A Tribute to Gail Yoshimine by Veronica Nicole Navarro

This is the poem that Veronica Navarro wrote and recited at Gail's celebration service. Your love rings out true and clear!

A Tribute to Gail Yoshimine
By: Veronica Nicole Navarro

Patience, Caring, Woman
Three words that described her well.
She who loved to help any man,
Even those who seemed invisible to man’s eye
Because she wanted all humans to succeed
She who handed out uniforms that made us feel united,
A team.
She who celebrated the disabled,
For who they were
For their ability.
That they had to offer the world
She who loved smiles on others faces.

I know that she is in heaven
With angels all around.
Know she is watching Devon
Down on the ground.
To see what he is doing around town.
Know she’s watching Kim and Greg.
And the kindness that they will bring
I know she’s watching Jon
She really loved to watch him do his thing.
And I know she’s watching me,
A kid on the team.

For a dear woman who I’ve only known a season,
I will miss you for many reasons.
I’ll remember your kindness.
And patience
Your soul
Your memory will last with me as I play,
Coach
And cheer
For the basketball team
Or when I go to Half Moon Bay.
And when someone else helps me see
The very special woman that I am and will continue to be
Thank you for all you’ve done for the coast-side special needs kids
From a kid on the Coast-Side Cougars
Who has NLD and CP.