Sunday, August 10, 2008

PVT John A. Mattox



died September 10,2008




1 comment:

fallenfalcon said...

WE REMEMBER THEM

In the rising of the sun
And in its going down,
We remember them.

In the blowing of the wind
And in the chill of winter,
We remember them.

In the opening of the buds
And in the rebirth of spring,
We remember them.

In the rustling of the leaves
And in the beauty of the autumn,
We remember them.

In the beginning of the year
And when it ends,
We remember them.

When we are weary
And in need of strength,
We remember them.

When we are lost and sick at heart,
We remember them.

When we have joys we yearn to share,
We remember them.

So long as we live,
They too shall live,
For they are now a part of us,
As we remember them.

-From Gates of Repentance
The New Union Prayer Book
for the Days of Awe, C.C.A.R.

Sincerely,
Cheryl Lee Patrick
Mother of SSG Patrick Lee Lybert
KIA 21 June 2006, Afghanistan