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D-Day June 6, 1944

D-Day June 6, 1944

And in the coming carnage there arose
prayers of humbled heroes - frightened pose
beseeching all the gods that turned blind eye
for death is death even when heroes die.
So did they, on this day, assault the beach
procure for us a goal they’d never reach.
Peace blows over memories white washed stone
to honor those who fought and died alone.


John G. Lawless
6/6/2017

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Rich Reitz Date: 6/16/2017 9:16:00 AM Wonderful tribute! Not only to those who assaulted the beaches of Normandy, but for soldiers who fought in any war. You deserve a big SALUTE from all of us who served, SIR! Login to Reply John Lawless Date: 6/17/2017 9:45:00 AM And thank you Rich. My daughter retired from the Army and my grandson still serves in the USAF. I still believe that if we ALL had to serve the country would be the better for it.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/8/2017 3:45:00 PM John, this is really a beautiful tribute to those who have their lives. Login to Reply John Lawless Date: 6/17/2017 9:42:00 AM Connie, I still have occasion to meet a few WWII vets and I am awed by their simple humility.

Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 6/6/2017 8:22:00 AM Amazingly beautiful! Well done, indeed. Login to Reply John Lawless Date: 6/17/2017 9:39:00 AM thanks Dale

Daniel Turner Date: 6/6/2017 8:08:00 AM May God have mercy on their souls! Great write, John:) Login to Reply John Lawless Date: 6/17/2017 9:38:00 AM Thanks Daniel....so many gave so much and are forgotten so often...