Richard D. Preston : I Remember You

Richard D. Preston : Bushranger's Revetment - Poetry and Stories by Vietnam Veteran, Anthony W. (Bushranger) Pahl and friends

I remember you;
For freedom reigns today
Yet sad, so very sad
That your lives had to end this way.

I remember you;
Therefore you shall forever live
I present a humble offering
My tears to you I give

I remember you;
and the Flag that we fought for
As I kneel upon this hallowed ground
a living casualty of war

I remember you;
You gave me hope when all was lost
your lives were rare and priceless
can we ever recover from the loss

I remember you;
Brothers and Sisters of the Wall
and I will continue to remember you
until this Brother falls

I remember you;
I guess it’s thank you I want to say
for the privilege to be in the land of the free
on this your Memorial Day

“Thank you seems so inadequate”

My good friend, your “I, Too, Remember” and my “I Remember You” seem to go hand in hand.
Love ya Mate. A real privilege to be called your friend.
Boon

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