FOR THE GOLD STAR FAMILIES
By Les Patterson

Upon the altars of
Freedom
Their lives young and
Old
Willingly given as a lasting
Sacrifice
By the courageous and the
Bold

In honor and eternal
Memory
May we forever never
Forget
If not for their sworn
Allegiance
Each of us would face the
Threat

We stand today in solemn
Honor
In frigid weather or sweltering
Heat
Even in pristine and ideal
Conditions
Our circumstances can not be
Beat

We live today in protective
Peace
Our warriors the price they’ve
Paid
Let us honor in respectful
Glory
For the sacrifice they have
Laid

The burden is forever
Bourne
By their loved ones left
Behind
Our gratitude will never fill their
Loss
Nor the best wishes of all
Mankind

For you the Gold Star
Families
For the pain and anguish of this
Day
The gift of comfort and eternal
Hope
For your peace we will forever
Pray

*Written in honor of Bryan “Cooper” Mount and his family.