Another day, remembering
all those who served, who sacrificed
different, still, unresolved,
an open wound, without closure
so many still under fire
actively in harms’ way
For them especially we pray,
we remember them all
under fire, in our name
May 25, 2008
Memorial Day
written at church
(Raymond A. Foss)
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