08/11/2026
A Remembrance of Those We Lost
Today we pause, our heads bowed low,
To remember those we used to know.
The soldiers who stood so brave and tall,
The ones who gave their lives, their all.
We remember the wives who waited at home,
The lonely nights they faced alone.
The husbands, partners, love and pride,
Whose empty chairs remain beside.
We remember the children, young and small,
Who lost their heroes, their world, their all.
The little hands that reached in vain,
The tears, the heartache, the silent pain.
And let us not forget the animals too,
The faithful companions, loyal and true.
The horses, dogs and creatures who stood,
Beside those they loved, as only they could.
For every life, a story told,
For every heart, a love to hold.
No matter their role, their rank or name,
Their sacrifice deserves the same.
The soldiers, the wives, the children, the beasts,
All touched by loss, all deserving peace.
Their memories live, their spirits remain,
In every sunset, in sunshine and rain.
So let us remember, not just today,
But every day, in our own special way.
For those who served, for those left behind,
Their courage and love will never fade with time.
Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
