Echoes From A Soldier’s Grave Poem by Ernest Sharp

You said go and away I went
I didn’t know where I’d be sent
But I left my home just for you
And vowed to serve the red, white, and blue
Now there you are safe and sound
See I didn’t let you down
I died to keep you free
Why don’t you remember me?

Your big football game will soon begin
Now you’re gonna hear our song again
As the band plays loud and clear
“Star Spangled Banner” is what you hear
Now look around at all you hold dear
You know you have no need to fear
‘Cause I died you’re safe and free
Why can’t you remember me?

It’s Christmas time the family’s all there
Holiday music filled the air
No need to worry about danger at all
Cause somewhere soldiers are standing tall
They gave your freedom whatever the price
Some will make the supreme sacrifice
I am one that died to keep you free
Why can’t you remember me?

Another year will soon end
But for you a new one will begin
Don’t let my death bring you sorrow
Let it bring hope for tomorrow
For I am not asking you to cry
I just lie here and wonder why
I died to keep you free
Why can’t you remember me?