My dad was just killed in a motorcycle accident this month. He was an LA County Deputy Sheriff. This is one of the songs we used in the DVD that we made for him. Growing up we used to listen to this song with him. I will miss him everyday for the rest of my life and everytime I hear this song I cry and think of him. I love you dad
The poem "Letter to Saint Peter" was written by Elma Dean in 1942. Let Them In was the song John Gorka wrote from it. The poem was found in a hospital in the Philippines during World War II. The nurse that found the poem kept it all these years. Luckily, her daughter sent a copy to John and he made this beautiful song. This is a nice version, but listen to John Gorka's too.
Thanks for posting this. I didn't think it was on You Tube. Beautiful rendition by David. I just shared it on Facebook in honor of 9/11. Thanks again.
This is an amazing song. I can't believe that this was a poem in a hospital, it makes me wonder who that person was who wrote it. A nurse caring for a dying young man, or a dying young man, waiting to find the light. I feel like crying but it also makes me feel calm, and happy to know that who ever wrote this, had a gentle heart, and wanted the best for the boys.
Stunning
59hassell 2 months ago
My dad was just killed in a motorcycle accident this month. He was an LA County Deputy Sheriff. This is one of the songs we used in the DVD that we made for him. Growing up we used to listen to this song with him. I will miss him everyday for the rest of my life and everytime I hear this song I cry and think of him. I love you dad
cabudge09 11 months ago
The poem "Letter to Saint Peter" was written by Elma Dean in 1942. Let Them In was the song John Gorka wrote from it. The poem was found in a hospital in the Philippines during World War II. The nurse that found the poem kept it all these years. Luckily, her daughter sent a copy to John and he made this beautiful song. This is a nice version, but listen to John Gorka's too.
MsMugwumps 1 year ago
@Wizardmaster55
Beautifully put. I agree. Whoever wrote this poem had a grand heart.
campfirestories 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this. I didn't think it was on You Tube. Beautiful rendition by David. I just shared it on Facebook in honor of 9/11. Thanks again.
campfirestories 1 year ago
This song also spoke to me when the 14 smoke jumpers were killed in Colorado in July 1994. David truly captures the sadness.
kathymanganallen 1 year ago
This is an amazing song. I can't believe that this was a poem in a hospital, it makes me wonder who that person was who wrote it. A nurse caring for a dying young man, or a dying young man, waiting to find the light. I feel like crying but it also makes me feel calm, and happy to know that who ever wrote this, had a gentle heart, and wanted the best for the boys.
Wizardmaster55 1 year ago