I Believe
by Diamond Rio

Every now and then soft as breath upon my skin
I feel you come back again
And it’s like you haven’t been gone a moment from my side
Like the tears were never cried
Like the hands of time are holding you and me
And with all my heart I’m sure we’re closer than we ever were
I don’t have to hear or see, I’ve got all the proof I need
There are more than angels watching over me
I believe, I believe

Chorus
That when you die your life goes on
It doesn’t end here when you’re gone
Every soul is filled with light
It never ends and if I’m right
Our love can even reach across eternity
I believe, I believe

Forever, you’re a part of me
Forever, in the heart of me
And I’ll hold you even longer if I can
The people who don’t see the most
Say that I believe in ghosts
And if that makes me crazy, then I am
‘Cause I believe

There are more than angels watching over me
I believe, I believe

Go Rest High On the Mountain
by Vince Gill

I know your life on earth was troubled
And only you could know the pain
You weren't afraid to face the devil
You were no stranger to the rain

(Chorus)

Go rest high on that mountain
Son, your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son

Oh, how we cried the day you left us
We gathered 'round your grave to grieve
I wish I could see the angels' faces
When they hear your sweet voice sing

Repeat (Chorus)

Go to heaven a shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son.

 Obituary - Published May 9, 2003
in the Bradenton Herald

Steven C. Plath, 44, of Bradenton, died May 6, 2003, at home.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Church of the Cross, 5051 26th St. W., Bradenton, with the Rev. Stan Pavkovich officiating. Brown and Sons Funeral Homes, 43rd Street Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emergency Services Memorial Fund, 5200 26th St. W., Bradenton, Fla. 34207.

Born in Madison, Wis., Mr. Plath came to Manatee County from there in 1980. He was a firefighter first class at Cedar Hammock Fire Department for the past 20 years and was assigned to Engine Company No. 231.

Survivors include his son, Logan Michael, of Bradenton; a sister, Nancy A., of Bradenton; and three brothers, James W., of Holmes Beach, John E., of Bradenton, and David A., of Bradenton Beach.
 

 Obituary - Published May 9, 2003
in the Herald Tribune

Steven C. Plath, 44, Bradenton, died May 6, 2003.

He was born Dec. 10, 1958, in Madison, Wis., and came to Manatee County in 1980 from there. He was a firefighter first class at the Cedar Hammock Fire Department, where he had worked for the past 20 years.

Survivors include his former wife, Karen R. McCary of Bradenton; a son, Logan M. of Bradenton; a sister, Nancy A. of Bradenton; and brothers James W. of Holmes Beach, John E. of Bradenton and David A. of Bradenton Beach.

No visitation is scheduled. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Church of the Cross, Bradenton. Brown and Sons Funeral Home, 43rd Street Chapel, is in charge.

Memorial donations may be made to the Emergency Services Memorial Fund, 5200 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207.