Laid to rest

The flag draped coffin

Standing so, so still

In the center room

Amid the quiet on the hill

The cold was bitter then

The snow had been quite deep

But Patriot Guards in spite  

Of being cold their vigil keep

Brief words were said

Til nothing left to say

The flag folded with care

Soldiers salute one last time

One soldier walked to me

To look me in the eye

He bent his knee

And said the words said still

On behalf of the

President of the United States

and the people of a grateful nation,

may I present this flag as a

token of appreciation for the

honorable and faithful service

your loved one rendered this nation.

I clutched the flag the soldier offered

My tears they freely fell

My heart was ever breaking

I wish I had you still

The soldier turned and walked away

One soldier laid to rest in hallowed ground.

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