Memorial Day

Each donned their uniform to be

Defenders of our liberty

Their mission sure, their spirits bright

Guard freedom’s home, be brave to fight
One final day each faced their call

Each gave their best enduring all
We’ll never know what they went through

But know they loved this country true
Deep down inside we should all feel

What heroes gave, their cost so real
We must stay thankful, grateful of

The gift of freedom through their love
Their loved ones bore the gravest pain

What we can’t know, some now sustain
To God I pray their pain will cease

And each will find long-lasting peace
Remember this from year to year

What heroes gave – shan’t disappear
We’ll never let their special day

Their time for honor slip away
These brave fought for a nation free

If not for them, where would we be?
©2004Roger J. Robicheau