Memorial Day

[bar5]

Memorial Day

We walked among the crosses

Where our fallen soldiers lay.

And listened to the bugle

As TAPS began to play.

The Chaplin led a prayer

We stood with heads bowed low.

And I thought of fallen comrades

I had known so long ago.

They came from every city

Across this fertile land.

That we might live in freedom.

They lie here 'neath the sand.

I felt a little guilty

My sacrifice was small.

I only lost a little time

But these men lost their all.

Now the services are over

For this Memorial Day.

To the names upon these crosses

I just want to say,

Thanks for what you've given

No one could ask for more.

May you rest with God in heaven

From now through evermore.

CW Johnson

[novi]

I say amen to that Barb. Many thanks to all who gave so much.

hope all have a good day.

Take care,

Pat

[Pete_C]

Not that much into poems; but several here

http://www.thememorialdaytribute.com/memor...oems/index.html

Now Barry Sadler 's "Ballad Of The Green Beret" is classic

Fighting soldiers from the sky

Fearless men who jump and die

Men who mean just what they say

The brave men of the Green Beret

CHORUS:

Silver wings upon their chest

These are men, America's best

One hundred men will test today

But only three win the Green Beret

Trained to live off nature's land

Trained in combat, hand-to-hand

Men who fight by night and day

Courage peak from the Green Berets

CHORUS

Back at home a young wife waits

Her Green Beret has met his fate

He has died for those oppressed

Leaving her his last request

Put silver wings on my son's chest

Make him one of America's best

He'll be a man they'll test one day

Have him win the Green Beret.

Edited May 26, 2008 by Pete_C

[flashh4]

Howdy, i gave 3 speeches about "WAR" on friday to the High Schools in the area and i never made it all the way thru them without tearing up.

Amen to your poem BAR and i remember every word of your song Pete, just like it was yesterday !!

Stay Safe fiends and thank a soldier !!

Chuck