Every Memorial Day

We remember your name
We remember your rank
The dates of your life
Are etched on the cross

Together we cry.

We eat
We laugh
We share your stories
And we remember your dreams

Together we mourn.

We still love you
We still need you
We will always miss you
And we are proud

Together we pray.

We knew you would go
We knew you would serve
We knew you loved the flag
You said you would be back

But, you died.

Were you cold
Were you alone
Were you scared
Was your death fast

Did you see the Lord?

We know your name
We know your rank
The dates of your life
Are etched on the cross