(there's a great version of this song in Black Hawk Down) I believe it to be a fitting tribute to veterans on this day
The Minstrel Boy --Thomas More
The Minstrel Boy to the war is gone
in the rank of death you'll find him
His father's sword- he has girded on
and his wild harp slung behind him
'Land of Song!' said the warrior Bard
'Though all the world betrays thee,
one sword at least thy rights shall guard,
one faithful harp shall praise thee'
The Minstrel fell but the foeman's chain
could not bring his proud sail under
The Harp he loved ne'er spoke again
for he tore it's chords a-sunder
And said 'No chains shall sully thee,
Thou soul of love and bravery.
Thy songs were made for the pure and the free,
They shall never sound in slavery'
Thanks for this beautiful thread today. I have so many veterans to thank today. I hate to name them because I may forget some but I will name the ones I can.
I guess I can start with my GGGGgrandfather who died during the Revolutionary War. Another GGGGgrandfather Sutton who fought in the Revolutionary War. (Several more but I can't remember them all) My GGgrandfather who fought for the Rebels during the Civil War. Also a GGgrandfather who fought with the Yankees. LOL My greatUncle who fought in WWI; my husband and an uncle who fought in WWII, my bil who served in Korea, my brother who served during the VietNam War. I'm positive that I have more veteran relatives but I'm hoping they will forgive me for not remembering their names.
COB1, DiverDave, ladtx, .45man, Ladyx; Jim Robinson: I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and all your fellow servicemen and women for serving your country. You are truly appreciated.
ALL: for anyone who I did not name ... Thank you! Your are appreciated.
