| Location | Calico Rock, Ar |
| Age | 24 years |
| Cause of Death | Undisclosed |
| Date of Birth | 14/03/1984 |
| Date of Death | 20/04/2008 |
| Visitors | 456 since 16/06/2009 |
| Creator |
Antonio Fiftharrow Acklin was born March 14, 1984 in Lunenburg, AR. He entered into eternal rest on
April 20, 2008 in Calico Rock, AR with family and loved ones by his side. Antonio was a Private
First Class/Assistant Sergeant for the United States Army.
Antonio "Tony" was a wonderful friend to me. We met through a mutual friend in June 2005. We quickly
became very close friends spending all of our time together.
I also became acquainted with his parents, siblings, and other close friends and relatives. We had
many wonderful adventures, good times, and new experiences together.
Some of my fondest memories of Antone and I are from our long talks on our long drives, exploring
new places in AR and MO, going camping with his family, hanging out with both of our close and
extended families in AR and MO, enjoying nature outdoors, dancing, holding each other, singing,
cooking together... I'll never forget the look he would give when he was so happy to see me.
Antonio seemed to have premonitions that he would be among one of “gone too soon” souls. He went
as far as making plans for his own funeral with me. Tony told me many times that he wanted everyone
to be happy at his funeral. He wanted it to be like a big party, but unfortunately, us mortals feel
the need to grieve. He wanted Green Day's 'Good Riddance (Time of your Life)' to be the primary song
at his funeral. He also wanted Aerosmith's 'Dream On', Ozzy Osborne's 'Mama I'm Coming Home', and
Metallica's 'Nothing Else Matters' played at his funeral.
After a spell of not seeing each other for almost 2 months, Antone called me one day to let me know
that he had a new wonderful girlfriend named Johnna. He told me that they were very much in love and
that she has 3 beautiful children that he adored. I told him that life changed for me as well. I got
2 new jobs and I also had just met the man of my dreams with the best kids in the world. Life was
treating us both well, and we both deserved it. We were happy and content to know that the other was
with someone that really loved and cared for them.
Tony and I spoke only one other time since then. He called me just to say "hi" and how happy he was,
and to see how I was doing. I reported the same wonderful news to him and told him that Wes and I
planned to get married, and we ended our final conversation with "Bye, love you, talk to ya later".
I learned of Antonio's death through my step-mom who saw his obituary in the newspaper. I didn't
hear about it until 4/24/08, 4 days after his death, and during the time of his wake, so I was
unable to attend it. The news sent a whole flood of thoughts and emotions through me. I started
remembering so many things that he had said to prepare me for this. I was so saddened by this news,
and I couldn't believe that he was actually gone.
I called his dad and step-mom's home the evening before his funeral. I told her that I have a CD
that I made of the songs that he wanted at his funeral, and his step-mom said that Johnna and
Antone's mother had already made the arrangements for the music that would be played, but I was
still made sure that his family got a copy of his requested memorial songs.
I attended his funeral and gave my blessings to his family, and I left. I listen to his songs, I
look at his pictures, and think about him daily. I am so thankful that Tony became what he wanted to
be and found the right woman to love him and give him the family life and atmosphere that he wanted
to be surrounded by. He got his wish before he died, and I can only hope that he was at total peace
with his life.
To Antone's family if you are reading this, I am very sorry for your loss. He expressed to me his
happiness, and that you made him very happy. His family and his close friends that loved him is what
he was all about and all he ever wanted. God bless you and my thoughts and prayers are with you and
Antone.
To Tony, thank you for a lifetime of fond memories and "firsts". You will be loved and missed and
never forgotten.
Love from your honeybee,
Kelly
"Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)"
Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road
Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go
So make the best of this test, and don't ask why
It's not a question, but a lesson learned in time
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.
So take the photographs, and still frames in your mind
Hang it on a shelf in good health and good time
Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial
For what it's worth it was worth all the while
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.
-sung by 'Green Day' and requested as a funeral song by Antonio Acklin
Silent Lucidity
Hush now don't cry
Wipe away the teardrop from your eye
You're lying safe in bed
It was all a bad dream
Spinning in your head
Your mind tricked you to feel the pain
Of someone close to you leaving the game of life
So here it is, another chance
Wide awake you face the day
Your dream is over...or has it just begun?
There's a place I like to hide
A doorway that I run to in the night
Relax child, you were there
But only didn't realize it and you were scared
Its a place where you will learn
To face your fears, retrace the years
And ride the whims of your mind
Commanding in another world
Suddenly, you hear and see
This magic new dimension
I will be watching over you
I am gonna help you see it through
I will protect you in the night
I am smiling next to you...in silent lucidity
If you open your mind for me
You wont rely on open eyes to see
The walls you built within
Come tumbling down, and a new world will begin
Living twice at once you learn
You're safe from pain in the dream domain
A soul set free to fly
A round trip journey in your head
Master of illusion, can you realize
Your dreams alive, you can be the guide but...
I will be watching over you
I am gonna help you see it through
I will protect you in the night
I am smiling next to you...in silent lucidity
-Queensryche
Tears in Heaven
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven
Will it be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong, and carry on
Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
Would you hold my hand
If I saw you in heaven
Would you help me stand
If I saw you in heaven
I'll find my way, through night and day
Cause I know I just can't stay
Here in heaven
Time can bring you down
Time can bend your knee
Time can break your heart
Have you begging please
Begging please
Beyond the door
There's peace I'm sure.
And I know there'll be no more...
Tears in heaven
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven
Will it be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong, and carry on
Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
Letter From Heaven
When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry,
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things,
we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an Angel came and called my name,
and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind,
all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
from His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity,
and all I've promised you".
Today for life on earth is past,
but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day,
there's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful,
so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
and now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.
(Unknown)
Love Mary xxxx
Poem that I wrote for Antone on 4/20/09
It’s been one year ago today
That your life was taken away
4/20 was our holiday
A million words can’t bring you back
I know because I tried
Neither would a million tears
I know because I cried
Now you’re in a better place
And your memory is here with me
I will always remember you Antonio
And celebrate 4/20
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