This document is a heartfelt message thanking a special friend for their true friendship over many years and experiences together. The writer expresses hope that their friendship will always remain strong, even in old age or after death, and that they will be grateful for this person's friendship forever. They are not ashamed to publicly acknowledge their close bond and appreciation for this person.

1. For a very special friend…

2. Thank you

3. Thank you for being a friend…

4. travelled down many roads…

5. and back again…

6. your heart is true, you’re a pal and a confidant…

7. I’m not ashamed to say…

8. i hope it will always stay this way…

9. my hat is off, won’t you stand up and take a bow…

10. and if you threw a party…

11. invited everyone you knew…

12. you would see the biggest gift would be from me…

13. and the card attached would say…

14. thank you for being a friend…

15. if it’s a car you lack…

16. i’d sure buy you one…

17. Whatever you need any time of the day or night …

18. i’m not ashamed to say…

19. i hope it will always stay this way…

20. my hat is off, won’t you stand up and take a bow…

21. and when we both get older, with walking canes and hair of grey…

22. have no fear even though it’s hard to hear, i will stand real close and say…

23. Thank you for being a friend…

24. And when we die and float away, into the night, the Milky Way, you’ll hear me call, as we ascend, I’ll say your name, then once again…

25. your heart is true, you’re a pal and a confidant…

27. Thank you for being my dearest friend.