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Due to the rainy weather, the parade was cancelled, and the observance moved to Memorial Hall. | ||
Gathering for the ceremony | ||
The town and state officials enter the hall. | ||
The Veterans groups enter the hall. | ||
Troop 47 enters the hall. | ||
Lest We ForgetAuthor unknown | ||
The marching band was passing by; | ||
Each marcher stepped in beat. | ||
They played Stars and Stripes Forever, | ||
Which made the crowd stand to its feet. | ||
The honor guard carried with much pride, | ||
Fifty-two American flags waving in the wind. | ||
While onlookers with hands on hearts, | ||
Stood tall and broadly grinned. | ||
And on the curb, a frail, hunched man | ||
Looked through teary eyes of old. | ||
His shaky hand slowly lifted to his head | ||
But his salute was crisp and bold. | ||
His thoughts were of another time | ||
When the world was at war and full of strife | ||
A young man in his uniform took gun in hand | ||
And pledged to protect freedom with his life. | ||
Victory was won under the red, white and blue | ||
And although just simple cloth, | ||
Each fiber that is woven throughout our flag | ||
Stands for a life that bravely fought. | ||
The old man finished his salute of love | ||
And slowly turned to leave the crowd | ||
When a voice nearby softly said,"Thank you sir, | ||
for helping to keep our flag flying proud." | ||