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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Canada We all know you now You have fallen at our feet You have guarded them all with life and limb Noble and brave Only to fall at a cowards last call You have stirred the souls of the unknown heroes Their appall shall seek the just dues of our defamers and saboteurs Young lads who now welcome you in the hereafter Shall haunt our enemies from near or afar The drum rolls sound, as the rifles salute The Unknown Soldier You are unknown no more Notes: In memory of Nathan Cirillo and Patrice Vincent both killed in cold blood on the week of Oct 26, 2014 by cowards in the name of Islam. Nathin Cirillo was standing guard at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Also in memory to the 1000’s of unknown soldiers, young men, who fought so that we may be free.

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Jovana Pokrajac

Date: 2/27/2015 4:26:00 PM

I read many of your poems but this is one of my favourites for sure! It reminds me of the series of war poetry I am currently working on! This is a beautiful response to such a tragic event! Beautifully written!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/27/2015 11:41:00 PM

Thank you, very kind and I look forward to more of yours!!!

D.W. Rodgers

Date: 11/23/2014 7:55:00 PM

Well said

Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/27/2015 11:41:00 PM

Much appreciated Dave

Terrell Martin

Date: 11/16/2014 7:51:00 AM

A very noble and poetic response to another senseless, tragic killing. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Terry

Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/27/2015 11:40:00 PM

Thank you Terrell

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/7/2014 11:41:00 PM

http://www.thesuburban.com/ Click on the Magazine link, and the Nov 7, 2014 issue !!

Matthew Anish

Date: 11/7/2014 11:37:00 PM

You have created a nice tribute. Peace &Blessings Matthew Anish

Arthur Vaso
Date: 11/7/2014 11:42:00 PM

Thank you Matthew, appreciate your kind words!

Timothy Hicks

Date: 11/3/2014 5:57:00 PM

I didn't hear about this - such sad news. I'll never understand the motives of Islam - their religious utterly baffles me. A very moving piece, Arthur.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 2/27/2015 11:40:00 PM

Thanks Timothy

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/29/2014 1:34:00 AM

We all here in Canada felt your words as we saw the horror of two brave lives taken. This is an important write Arthur, I commend you.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/31/2014 10:40:00 PM

Thanks Maurice, much appreciated!!!

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 10/28/2014 7:30:00 PM

what a wonderful tribute Arthur a marvellous poem on a sad subject hugs

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/31/2014 10:39:00 PM

Thank you Shadow!!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/28/2014 8:28:00 AM

This touches me more than I can say. This sadness flows accross our nation from sea to shining sea. You have articulated the heart of our nation.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/31/2014 10:38:00 PM

Thank you Richard, I really appreciate it!

Robert Lindley

Date: 10/27/2014 5:36:00 PM

Great write. I wrote one as well but have not presented that write here. Primarily writing only for myself in my journal. That journal and over 200 other poems never seen by anybody are for my kids after I pass on. Super 7 on this one my friend.. Says so much and truth is in the telling. Adding to my fav list too.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/31/2014 10:32:00 PM

Thank you so much Robert, I hope you are in better spirits and doing well!!!

Tim Smith

Date: 10/27/2014 8:14:00 AM

Powerful write my friend...I have come to believe if we didn't publicize any of this would they continue to do it..

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/31/2014 10:31:00 PM

Well, I will add a small comment here. The Golden age of Islam, was quite different than today. In fact during these times, it was the Christians that were fighting and beheading people including their own. In fact its ironic how today we are seeing an exact repeat of the crusades 1000 years earlier. I refer those who havent to read the poem "Tears of Jerusalem" and the notes there after.

Robert Lindley
Date: 10/27/2014 5:33:00 PM

They will continue until they are forcibly stopped my friend. They only recognize brute over powering force. Islam's 1400+ year history reveals that fact quite clearly.

Dan Helppi

Date: 10/26/2014 9:09:00 PM

Arthur, The evil Hitler even had reverence for this type of tomb when he ordered his soldiers march around the arc de triumphe rather than through. These petty killers were wrong to call on any faith for their vile sadness. God is Love.

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/26/2014 9:47:00 PM

Thank you so much, and you are absolutely correct.

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 10/26/2014 10:04:00 AM

superb piece of writing arthur

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/26/2014 7:54:00 PM

lian, thank you was a sad week

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 10/26/2014 5:53:00 AM

shame to all those who proclaim goodness in the face and name of religion or their faith but otherwise doing such actions that shatters peace and disrupts life itself.... and to those who still stood with so much valor there despite such.. May God bless them more.. how many lives more shall be wasted and be sacrificed just for selfish reasons... :( it seems the more the "world knows" the more "some people" becomes worse than ever before..

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/26/2014 7:54:00 PM

Wow, you said this better than I !!!!!!! hugs

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 10/26/2014 12:42:00 AM

Splendid write Arthur! salute the brave coz we r alive only coz of their sacrifices !

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/26/2014 12:43:00 AM

Yes! thanks so much!