Gary and Judy Battenfield's marriage was a true love story.

Gary was diagnosed at 59 years of age with stomach cancer. He was already a prostate cancer survivor, however, he never complained. He never a uttered a "Why me?"

Judy never felt burdened by taking care of Gary. She cared for him happily.

Gary was so courageous in his battle. Unfortunately, he passed away five days after his 60th birthday in 2007.

Last year Judy was talking to her family about how much they had loved watching the sunset. While battling his cancer, Gary and Judy would drive off to find a place where they could watch the sunset. The experience was comforting to Gary.

Judy's son-in-law, Joe Ricker, was so touched by Judy's story that he began writing a poem. Joe eventually sent his poem to a recording studio in Nashville to have it turned it into a song.

Joe was not sure what to expect, but the end result was better than he ever imagined. Two versions of the song were recorded.

Amy Ricker, Judy's daughter and Joe's wife, is the chair of the Rambo Relayers Team for the Relay For Life of Whitehall. She formed the team in 2008 to honor her dad.

Gary never got to meet his three grandchildren, Collin, Joseph and Anna. Amy's family loves to participate in the Relay event because it gives them a chance to truly remember Gary and reflect on his courageous battle.

This year there are 12 members on their team. Over the last few years they have raised over $50,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Remember to come to the Whitehall Relay For Life on June 20 and 21, from noon to noon, at the Whitehall High School football stadium and meet the Battenfield family.

Both versions of the song "Follow the Sunset" can be downloaded at www.CDbaby.com and www.bandcamp.com and iTunes. And, make sure you have tissues in hand when you listen to it.

Rambo Relayers will be selling copies of the song at the Whitehall Relay.

If you have questions on the Relay For Life of Whitehall, contact Shari Noctor, event chair, at 610-266-5241 or by email at shari@sharinoctor. com.