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Memorial Day II
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Pages and days turn
Oh father dear father Why must it be this way My brave dying sons Were not meant to go this way I grab my story tell As fast steam in anchor bell A drop from soldier at arms A cusp of life We are arm in arm The heaven gate on morning call Ten flags of truth on casket fall Bugler plays Days and days Never once did he stray Truth his burden keep Sleep soldier sleep Her hand on bible keeps Flag placed Weep if you can Man of men man of man A solace in winter gray A cry from orders played Just the wisdom Smoke passes away Into the pit of night A star burns bright But not for me On yonder window Gold ribbon you will not see On hopes willow tree Oh father dear father Why must it be this way My brave drying sons Were not meant to go this way

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Reviewed by sandra magle

Reviewed on May 21, 2013

Dear Walter, such a long time since I have read your golden words. My dad has been dead now 11months and this one hit home. Fortunately he talked at some length before he passed, and I will treasure "hopes willow tree".

Question...second to last line..My brave dying sons or drying... never know with you, it may be intentional.

Don't be a stranger! SM

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