Frederick Herbert
Chapman (1918- 2006)
Fred learned from the
school of hard knocks
He learned quickly how
to absorb each shock
Fred learned about
survival in all kinds of ways
-The good and not so
good made him brave.
Fred
started working at fourteen- working hard
Coal
mines taught him the perseverance card
Surviving
the Depression- he became strong
Dad
developed solid values of right and wrong.
Hard
times taught Fred compassion it seems
Helping
others in distress became his dream.
Compassionate
values developed character
Creating
wealth became a significant factor.
Fred
made prudent investments in land
Owning
nine properties became his plan
A
home for each child was his goal he said
Providing
for family; Fred forged ahead.
By
Carol Vulliamy- Metis Elder- 2010
