"THE ANGELS WEEP" The Angels wept above the graves, Of those brave youth who died. God told them all: "Don't lose the faith, For I am on your side." * Those silent guns and bayonets Have long since turned to rust. Our comrades in their lonely graves Have all returned to dust. When Freedom's Bell tolled or'e the land And rang: "We need your aid." Young men and girls came forth to serve, They said, "We'll make a trade." Let's not forget the blood they shed To keep our Country free. When called upon to shoulder arms, They didn't turn and flee. Unselfishly they gave their "We'll give our youth, to set men free, And go through war's great strife, But promise, too, when peace is won. Preserve our way of life." all. And served with dignity. They sacrificed their youthful life, And gifted Liberty. Let's pray they have not died in vain, Those young, whose hearts When told the cause would help mankind In some far distant land, To free their bonds of rang true. There's some would rewrite tyranny: Our comrades took a stand. history, To suit their Liberal view. But they forget, it was for them, The hallowed ground was stained. If we had lost their "Homeland Dear," The tyrants would have reigned. They met the foe out on the sea. In God they put their trust, On land and in the air they fought. They knew their cause was just. God led them on the battle- field. Where many men were killed, And he delayed their final breath Until the guns were stilled. We pray God's love spreads or'e the world, And that all wars will cease. Until that day, let's honor those Who died preserving peace. The Angels weep in sympathy, For Veterans who have died, But God says; "Wipe away those tears, For they are by my side." Copyright © July, 1995 by Fred H. Salter - author of RECON SCOUT Memorial Day 2021 We always felt privileged that Fred allowed us to publish his touching poem. He and others served their country well. Have you given a thought lately to those who are now protecting us here and overseas? Please do. A SALUTE TO FRED - WE MISS HIM Hooper's Garden Center "THE ANGELS WEEP" The Angels wept above the graves, Of those brave youth who died. God told them all: "Don't lose the faith, For I am on your side." * Those silent guns and bayonets Have long since turned to rust. Our comrades in their lonely graves Have all returned to dust. When Freedom's Bell tolled or'e the land And rang: "We need your aid." Young men and girls came forth to serve, They said, "We'll make a trade." Let's not forget the blood they shed To keep our Country free. When called upon to shoulder arms, They didn't turn and flee. Unselfishly they gave their "We'll give our youth, to set men free, And go through war's great strife, But promise, too, when peace is won. Preserve our way of life." all. And served with dignity. They sacrificed their youthful life, And gifted Liberty. Let's pray they have not died in vain, Those young, whose hearts When told the cause would help mankind In some far distant land, To free their bonds of rang true. There's some would rewrite tyranny: Our comrades took a stand. history, To suit their Liberal view. But they forget, it was for them, The hallowed ground was stained. If we had lost their "Homeland Dear," The tyrants would have reigned. They met the foe out on the sea. In God they put their trust, On land and in the air they fought. They knew their cause was just. God led them on the battle- field. Where many men were killed, And he delayed their final breath Until the guns were stilled. We pray God's love spreads or'e the world, And that all wars will cease. Until that day, let's honor those Who died preserving peace. The Angels weep in sympathy, For Veterans who have died, But God says; "Wipe away those tears, For they are by my side." Copyright © July, 1995 by Fred H. Salter - author of RECON SCOUT Memorial Day 2021 We always felt privileged that Fred allowed us to publish his touching poem. He and others served their country well. Have you given a thought lately to those who are now protecting us here and overseas? Please do. A SALUTE TO FRED - WE MISS HIM Hooper's Garden Center