We Remember Them

Dear Editor:

To those who answered the call to duty

When their country called upon them,

To join up and serve, our freedom to preserve,

We remember them.

They gladly traveled to foreign lands

Into harm’s way they went;

To deliver a blow, that would vanquish the foe

Of this, they would never relent.

We are a grateful nation

Of this there is no doubt.

We’re thankful they served, our nation preserved,

 We remember them.

To those who made it safely 

Into the arms of loved ones,

Have nary a fear, for they’d quickly volunteer

Once again, to take up their weapons.

To those who did not make it  Who paid the ultimate price,

Our gratitude won’t cease, may they ever rest in peace

We remember them.

Dennis Bridle,
Mount Forest