Memorial Day Tribute

Memorial Day Tribute © Ben Burton 5-25-2015 They stood up for America And for their families left behind Our soldiers sent to unknown lands Secure that God was on their side Esprit de corps was palpable In every battle they engaged Where many saw their brothers fall From bombs on high and cannonade That sacrifice was part of life But those who lived would ne'er forget Those pals interred in foreign soils Or body parts themselves had left And every Monday late in May We think of those who toed the line Who died too young, but made their mark On those who still recall with pride Our noble heroes lost in war While we live in our comfort zone We have a duty to defend The hallowed shores that they called home All those who think "hallowed" untrue Remain entitled to their belief Because of those with different views Who died that we might freely speak