Thank you . . .
This is a shot of area veterans marching in the 4th of July parade in downtown smalltown Alaska.
Today . . . at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month we salute our Veterans in thanks for all that they have done for us.
A few years ago I discovered that Taps (played at funeral services for men and women who have served in the US armed forces, as well as at memorial events) has not only a haunting melody, but the following words:
Words to Taps
(Note: there are no “official” words to Taps - below are the most popular.)
Day is done,
gone the sun,
From the hills,
from the lake,
From the skies.
All is well,
safely rest,
God is nigh.
Go to sleep,
peaceful sleep,
May the soldier
or sailor,
God keep.
On the land
or the deep,
Safe in sleep.
Love, good night,
Must thou go,
When the day,
And the night
Need thee so?
All is well.
Speedeth all
To their rest.
Fades the light;
And afar
Goeth day,
And the stars
Shineth bright,
Fare thee well;
Day has gone,
Night is on.
Thanks and praise,
For our days,
‘Neath the sun,
Neath the stars,
‘Neath the sky,
As we go,
This we know,
God is nigh.
I can no longer hear this haunting medly played without a lump in my throat.
This page has a “history” of Taps.
My thanks to all who have served . . . those who are still serving . . . and to those who have lost loved ones in service. I have a grand uncle and an uncle buried in Arlington National Cemetery. And, my father and his brothers all served in the Army during WWII. All have now been laid to rest in various places.
I salute you and thank you all for your selfless service to “man and country.”
November 11th, 2007 at 9:02 pm
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