Simone of Normandy
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Simone of Normandy

 

She kneels beside the simple grave...

A paratrooper young and brave

Upon whose final resting place

She lays a rose with tender grace.

 

"Rest well, my sons, the task is done:

Lie peacefully, the battle's won.

In loving memory, reverently

We keep you here in Normandy.

 

My promise and my prayer for you,

Beloved sons so young and true...

We shall recall your gallant fight

That sixth of June, that Glorious night!

 

Our sons and daughters shall be taught

The price of liberty you bought.

We, even now, remembering yet

Remind them well, lest they forget.

 

That all may know and all may tell...

That history may record it well.

My prayer within this hallowed place,

"Dear Alexandre, we keep the faith."

 

She rises slowly and with grace

Reflected glory on her face;

The glory of the fallen ones

Who came to die... her Airborne sons

 

From those who live and those who sleep

from multitudes whose faith you keep

From all who fought for Liberty,

Long Live The Queen Of Normandy.

 

-- by Ida Rogers Schlemmer

 

 

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#2

That is a beautiful poem Vee and I like to think it also applies to 'Veronique of Normandy' too.

 

Colin.

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#3

That is a beautiful poem Vee and I like to think it also applies to 'Veronique of Normandy' too.

 

Colin.

 

 

Thank you Colin,

 

Very fondly ,

 

Vee (Véronique )

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#4

Qui, beautiful poem, and nice reply from Colin. I agree and second that motion.

 

 

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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#5

Qui, beautiful poem, and nice reply from Colin. I agree and second that motion.

 

Thank you lovely Lady

 

Vee :love7:

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#6

 

 

Thank you lovely lady

 

Vee :love7:

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