No matter the country, no matter the year, we hold them in our memory, each and every year ~ Lest We Forget
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We called for them, they served for us
With a promise to fight, not just talk the talk
They fought from land, from air, and sea
Now posthumously we take their hero's walk

Many stood on that fateful day Watching their loved ones walk away
And young wives cried in much dismay
Whilst many were left in the family way

There were no laughs or happy talk
Just days of fighting and miles to walk
Now, for their bravery, we burn a light
To remember them all, to recall their fight

Upon pillars depicting the Rising Sun
Plaques speak of how they stood as one
They fiercely fought from beyond sunset
Their sacrifice we honour -- always see to it

We stand now in silence; rooted in place
Each with tears streaming down our face
Side by side, in companionship
Not one complaint passes a single lip

It did not matter what their name
All were honored just the same
For their courage, bravery, tears, and sweat
All, revered, Lest We Forget

Sharon Cunningham
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