Remember Poem by James Casey

Remember

Take a moment and remember those who gave their life
They lost their youth, fighting for what they knew was right

Every Memorial Day they arrive reading names etched into a wall
Scanning all those names - sacred to us all

Some will bow their head every now and then
Remembering the loss of a brother, father, husband - friend

Each year many return to the comfort of that wall
To say a special thanks to those who gave their all
This year when some are heading - heading for that place
Sadness, Pride and some relief show up on their face

The wall will always be there steady and so strong
Less and less will go to it as more and more are gone

Memorial Day is for those lost in battle and in strife
But this year, take a moment to remember those who lived
and kept your way of life

Jim 1993