For Rod

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 

Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

1 Corinthians 9:24-25, 2 Timothy 4:6-8 

Rest in Peace.