Al Sears Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Light breezes whisper through the secluded valley The mournful sounds of taps echoes across the hills Announcing the passage of a warrior ,borne from this earth to a final reward befitting his dedication,courage and sacrifice Six mourning brothers carry him to this place of finality Solemnly marching to silent cadence of unheard voices Boots shined to perfection,brass shinning in the sun Eyes straight-ahead looking but not seeing ,lost in remembrance Draped carefully over the warrior is a simple piece of cloth, A flag. A shroud of honor reserved for those who fought to defend its purity White stars resting proudly in a field of blue,alternating red and white stripes. America lost a son today,a patriot ,a man of honor ,and a guardian of freedom Just a small piece of cloth,a flag ceremoniously embracing a simple coffin But a revered symbol of all that we have been ,of all that we are and of all that we will be A glorious banner that bears the stains of patriotic blood from millions of its sons And proudly waves its promise of freedom to the oppressed A small repository ,six feet deep and three feet wide ,sanctified by the creator Ground now made hallowed by the remains of an American son, a soldier of the flag Freedom's work is work that can not be accomplished by cowards or dissidents. Only heroes pay the price of victory,the price of freedom,the price of glory. Guard you carefully this simple flag,this shroud of glory,this banner of the brave. let no man vilify this sacred cloth,nor disrespect its meaning,it'spurpose it's intent For intertwined with in the threads of this exalted standard lay the souls of patriots Who held it high in battle and sacrificed their lives to perpetuate its Glory . Written by Master Chief Larry Dunn USN Ret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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