They did not die in vain

They did not die in vain Though their families’ grief seems unending They opened the door to Heaven These mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons and daughters Forever held close by our loving God Safe and protected They know of a promised reunion So they ask you to smile Think of the many years of shared …

Where there was once a boy

Where there was once a boy There now stands a man. Young and strong Kind and considerate. At the precipice of being his own captain But quick to tell his mother “I love you.”