The following poem is a tribute to our veterans on Memorial Day. It was discovered on the Moment of Remembrance website. To listen to a MP3 version, click here.
“ Last Monday in May”©
By John T. Bird
We pause to remember those who die
With so much courage, so much pride
They’ll never come back, yet memories endure
To remind us of freedom: fragile, pure
We’re worthy of their sacrifice if we pause each day
Not just on the last Monday in May
©John T. Bird, copyright 2006
