Last Monday in May
John Bird
We pause to remember those who died
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
Contributed by BG Pete Palmer, Officer in Charge (OIC) of the funeral detail for Corporal Dan Nguyen, Company A, 1/12th Cavalry, KIA May 8, 2007