We remember

We remember all you have done

Arms to protect us as we grew 

Friend to many and giver of gifts

We remember your shame at not

Serving enough, not giving as much

As you might have wanted

We remember your lofty poems of awe

That spoke the words of your young heart

In wanting to protect this country

We remember because you planted

All these seeds in us your children

Thanks for your love and service

To us all