Thank you to all who have served our country and who lost their lives protecting us!
Blades of grass and pure white stones
Shelter those who’ve come and gone.
Just below the emerald sod
Are those who reached the arms of God.
Buried here with dignity
Endless rows for all to see,
Freedom’s seeds in sorrow sown,
‘Neath blades of grass and pure white stones.
Blades of grass and pure white stones
Cover those who left their homes
To rest in fields here, side by side,
Lest we forget their sacrifice.
Buried here with dignity
Endless rows for all to see,
Freedom’s seeds in sorrow sown,
‘Neath blades of grass and pure white stones.
It was written by Lowell Alexander, Orrin Hatch, and Philip Naish.
A beautiful Memorial Day post, Ellen. My maternal grandfather lost his life in WWII.
I wish you a blessed day.
…row after row of bravery.
Lovely Memorial Day post Ellen!
It’s a hard day for many veterans. My prayers for them.
A lovely post,ellen..xoxo
It’s good to have a day to slow down and focus on our freedom, and those who gave their lives for that freedom.