In Memorium

It is with a level of sadness that the written word cannot explain that I write this post.

This morning, Lance Corporal Kyle Renehan, USMC, passed away due to complications from injuries he received on Nov. 29th while stationed in Iraq.

While I never met Lance Corporal Kyle Renehan I can tell you that I lost a brother. A brother at arms.

There is no information yet on his return to the States and interment.

I'd like everyone to read this tribute to the fallen written by Mamamontezz:

Sweet Warrior

Come to me, sweet warrior.
Take me by the hand.
Follow me to quiet places
in a quiet land.
Sleep in fields of emerald
beside the quiet sea.
Feel the sun upon your face
and stay awhile with me.

I followed you to battle, son,
and helped to calm your fears,
and laughed with you in happy times
and brushed away your tears.
I shielded you with tender wings
when you were very small,
staying close across the miles
after duty's call.

Come to me, sweet warrior.
Take me by the hand.
Follow me to quiet places
in a quiet land.
Walk with those who came before
beside the quiet sea.
Feel the mists upon your face
and stay awhile with me.

Gone's the time of duty now,
your battle has been won,
and brothers wait to welcome you
beneath a rising sun.
Take my hand, we'll go to them
it's where you need to be,
a land of gentle warriors
each one, USMC.

Come to me, sweet warrior.
Take me by the hand.
Follow me to quiet places
in a quiet land.
Walk amongst your brothers here
beside the quiet sea.
Feel the warmth of heaven's grace
and stay awhile with me.

-Lila "Mamamontezz" Meyer, Dec 9, 2004

I SALUTE YOU

SlagleRock Out!

Posted by SlagleRock at December 9, 2004 08:21 PM