Antoine Jacques Hampton II

I still listen for the door to open wide

Looking for that quiet confidence inside

I miss the way you’d smile and light the room

My goofy jokester, taken way too soon

I’d give the world to hear you say, "Love you, Ma"

To know you're just a phone call from wherever you are

Those ordinary moments we would share

I reach out for a hug, just wishing you were there

Antoine, you were my heart walking outside my body

My greatest blessing, the son who made me proud

You showed us that strength never has to be loud

A United States Marine, so loyal and true

I wasn't ready to say goodbye to you

But love does not end when life is through

I close my eyes and see you in your uniform

A fierce protector keeping everybody safe and warm

I mourn the husband and the father you were meant to be

The beautiful future that was stolen from you and me

But you taught us how to love and forgive so quick

To hold our family close and make the moments stick

You carried honor in everything you’d do

My beautiful Antoine Jacques Hampton II

Antoine, you were my heart walking outside my body

My greatest blessing, the son who made me proud

You showed us that strength never has to be loud

A United States Marine, so loyal and true

I wasn't ready to say goodbye to you

But love does not end when life is through

I promise to carry your name with pride

To keep your gentle spirit right by my side

As long as I have breath, your story will be told

A legacy of courage, a heart of pure gold

Some days it doesn't feel real, the tears just fall

But I hear your heavy laugh echoing down the hall

Antoine, you were my heart walking outside my body

My greatest blessing, the son who made me proud

You showed us that strength never has to be loud

A United States Marine, so loyal and true

Until we meet again, I'll be missing you

But love does not end when life is through

No, love does not end when life is through