The Forgotten

The world refers to you as the Forgotten, 
The Unsung Heroes,
 For you were the
 Men and Women of the Korean Conflict.

It was a time when words like 
Honor, Courage, and Heroism 
Meant and stood for something.

Then on 18 July 1953, 
In the region of Pau-gol 
A young Army Corporal 
Put the true meaning to these words.

While relieving an endangered unit 
That was under artillery and mortar fire 
This young Soldier put himself in harms way 
To save others.

The world has Forgotten this Soldiers'
Actions of that tragic day,
But somewhere 
I'm sure there's a Granddad today that can 
Hold his Grandchild's hand because of his actions. 
The very small hand that may
One day hold the future of all mankind.

Because the words 
Courage and Heroism 
Were not just words to be bestowed on one. 
It was a way of life.

The Army gave him a medal, 
I’m sure his Compatriots 
Named him a Hero, 
But the name I’ve got for him is 
DAD.

So never once think you were
 FORGOTTEN,
Because to the ones that count
You and your actions
Will always be
REMEMBERED. 

Charles W. Lee 
June 23, 2000

Written in honor of all the men and women that were part of the
Korean Conflict on this the 50th Anniversary... and especially for our Dad,
Charles Ray Lee

Dad was in the 45th Inf. Division.  If you or someone you know was in this Division, I would like to hear from.... Send E-mail to:  W. Lee 

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