Erased

To the ones with broken hearts, 

to the lonely inside, to the hurting we can only imagine.

To him, who steps up to take his father's place, to her, 

who can only dream of a mother's touch, to 

the young, left confused and pained.

To those who've experienced a loss so great no one could fathom, 

to them who still stand proudly, to those

left weeping.

To us, they leave an example.....

Of, 

bravery, hope, pride, love & great loss, freedom,

placing others higher than themselves, 

valiance, blood, hard work and courage.

Let us never forget.

Their memories, 

their legacy, 

their sacrifice.

Written for:

Memorial Day 2017