May the God that they worshiped grant unto them the peace for which they so bravely sacrificed themselves for us who are the living!
Arlington
Crosses and stars
perfectly rowed
on manicured fields
so patiently mowed.
Red, white and blue
in contrast to green
in every direction
in multitudes seen.
Yes, crosses and stars
precisely so placed
dressed left and dressed right.
Markers to tell
the names and the ranks
of those who have passed
and to whom, we owe thanks.
To those who have served
to keep us all free
they rest now in peace
with God now, they be.
Jack Downing
May 2012
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Thank you as always for reading and commenting so kindly..
What a lovely tribute. 🙂
To those who gave so much for us, no tribute is enough. But I am humbled by your thoughts