Committal

Standard bearers lead the Hearse Past we Veterans lining the road , Booted and Suited, at the salute, In that honoured Veterans’ Code. We all enter with respect on This sad and solemn day Standards precede his coffin As we see our brother on his way. His long faithful service Included An almost forgotten Korean War, Now Our Brother Noel is at peace, Memories can’t trouble him any more. We few are here in lieu of those Who today couldn’t be present, The band of fellow Veterans We few so solemnly represent. At the finish of the ceremony At attention, sad eyed, mute We stand by his casket for One last farewell salute Just a few years I knew him, Considered him my friend, Sadly but with pride I come, Here to Parade at his end.