This poem was dedicated to the Post CSM at Ft. Jackson, S.C.; upon his retirement.

 

To CSM Stanley Thornburg

 

Duty, Honor, Country

 

Words quoted by an old soldier who would fade away,

Remembered again on this special day.

For nearly thirty years our country you would defend.

No greater tribute to freedom could one man send.

 

In the Nam you fought, awarded the Silver Star.

Now a CSM, you have come quite far.

All over the world you have served with pride,

Never forgetting those that died.

 

“Post CSM in the area, get your people ready.”

Always STRAC, first to rock steady.

You were our mentor, our leader, our voice at the top;

You may leave the post, you won’t be forgot.

 

Michael Monfrooe

120th AG Bn.

Ft. Jackson, S.C.

1989