A MATTER OF HONOR

Lost and faded into forgotten

Hero's upon Hero's perished in war

as decades pass slowly by

 never given their just rights

events unrecorded....events unknown

but happened

Thousands upon thousands 

gone....never to live past their present

never to father young hero's 

to fill their footsteps

 never knowing a fathers love

Those who returned home

never to be the same.....changed

still they pass one by one

each and everyday

from war related fixings

recognized but un-recognized

blind to their seers eye

Deserving of respect, honor, glory

they have paid the highest price

given themselves for freedom

so others will remain free

remember them

 true hero's they still are

Looking into the face of death

every moment of each day

a medal of honor....no

a matter of honor....yes

misplaced, forgotten veterans

no....

For God knows who you are

©Chuck Preston 8-2002