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Memorial Day 08

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I wrote this several years ago and it is true to this day.

 

The Best Are Washed Away

 

The young march into the killing field

one step in their fate is sealed

fiercely fighting to the fray

and the best are washed away.

 

Virgin to the breech

oh God what do old men teach

honor, glory, with death young men pay

and the best are washed away.

 

Bouncing Betty, RPG, tomato can

one misstep will kill a man,

sail the sea of fate each day

and the best are washed away.

 

Ignore the death surround

the fight, the fight abound,

give no quarter night or day

and the best are washed away.

 

Some survive with body rent

on the field their spirit spent,

death was the price of life they say

and the best are washed away.

 

Some returned unscathed home

behind the mask routefoot roam,

anguish, anguish, feet of clay

and the best are washed away.

 

Those who play know no game,

life of rage, nothing is the same

for when the war tide recedes to day

all the best are washed away.

 

 

 

Rodger Jacobs

A Co. 1st Bn 9th Marines

The Walking Dead

Vietnam 1966- 1967

 

May 1st 2001

 

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Well said Grunt, our flag flies at half mast today as we celebrate the brave men and women that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country,so that we may enjoy the many freedoms for which it was founded. A debt that can never be repaid . Lets take a moment and honor them today.

Fred

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