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A Memorial Day Tribute
Notes from the Editor, and an Internet tribute...
On this Memorial Day, my thoughts turn to my natural father, Capt.
William A. Baldwin, who lost his life in service to our country, my
adopted father, Lt. Col. John H. Robinson, who served our country
faithfully throughout his entire career, and 1st Lt. James Neely, an
Aggie buddy who lost is life in Viet Nam. I will remember them with
gratitude. And I wish to thank my lifelong friend and fellow Aggie,
Naval Aviator Richard Powell for his service in Viet Nam. There are
many good friends right here in Greenville whom I wish to thank for
their service. You know who you are. Bless you and thank you. All of
you.
Two emails have been floating around the Internet for years. They
always appear about this time as a tribute to those who have served and
made the ultimate sacrifice for us. I often found it frustrating that I
couldn’t offer them to Advocate readers, but now I’m pleased to be able
to offer them to CNO readers.
The first is the set of words that were written to Taps... we hear the
bugle call... we never hear the words. At Aggieland, the service is
called Silver Taps and is held in remembrance of fellow Aggies lost
during the year. One of them was for Jim.
The second (see below) is a series of cartoons that depicts the meaning
of Memorial Day to a variety of cartoonists. Even if you’ve seen them
before, enjoy them again.
Remember those who served. And give thanks.
Editor
“We in the United States have all heard the haunting song,
‘Taps.’ It’s the song that gives us the lump in our throats and usually
tears in our eyes...
Day is done.
Gone the sun.
From the lakes
From the hills.
From the sky.
All is well.
Safely rest.
God is nigh.
Fading light.
Dims the sight.
And a star.
Gems the sky.
Gleaming bright.
From afar.
Drawing nigh.
Falls the night.
Thanks and praise.
For our days.
Neath the sun
Neath the stars.
Neath the sky
As we go.
This we know.
God is nigh.
“Remember Those Lost and Harmed While Serving Their Country.
“Also Remember Those Who Have Served And Returned; and for those
presently serving in the Armed Forces.”
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