REMEMBRANCE
H. W. Bryce Entered Dec 30 2023 for Nov 7
We are old who have fought
For freedom. We had dreams.
Now our bodies wither
But our minds do not
Neither do our dreams
Hold fast to freedom
For it is fragile.
Hold fast to fragile freedom
For always there is someone
To issue challenge.
Stand fast. Nourish this gift,
That we will not die in vain.
Precious is the peace,
A noble trust. Do not let it rust.
We are old who have fought.
Protect the peace that we have wrought
With blood and sweat and tears
To tame the fears
Wrought by a fierceful enemy.
Use well your freedom
For you are young and vital,
Do not squander this, your chance
To build a peaceful world.
Do not let the peace fade out.
Remember us, the old who fought.
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We are old who fought. So
Few of us are left. The torch
Is yours. Do not allow it to flicker out.
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Peace begins at home
Peace thrives on respect
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Ann Bryce, 32 dedicated years working with Navy League of
Canada seeing to the good citizenship of our youth, the very purpose of the cadet movement.
