Memorial Day's Meaning

Written by Sanford Begley

We're going to stand on a sidewalk and watch the parade, today. And we will remember. 

Gone but not forgotten

A lone snare drum slowly tapping, tapping The flags on the graves snapping, snapping The children run around and play Too innocent to feel this day While others know and softly weep A widow feels his hand upon her The man who died with all his honor His son cries and feels no shame He loves this man who gave his name A man who earned his peaceful sleep A crumbling stone stands there yet Marking the last stand of an ancient vet All who knew him are long gone Today there’s a flag on his lawn To honor the man who lies inside

Old men, young men, come in pride Marching together, all in stride To honor brothers fallen to war And pray it never happens more Walking to bear the nation’s pride Other places pull out their grills Ready to begin their summer thrills To them this awesome day Is just another excuse to play They have forgotten Memorial Day

A monument to the fallen (Middletown Cemetery)