Another poem..

Fellow responders stand tall, silent tears slowly fall

And all of heaven cries, when a firefighter dies.

Having given absolutely all, no more to answer the call

And all of heaven cries, when a firefighter dies.

Grief and pride fill every face, no one will ever take you place.

And all of heaven cries, when a firefighter dies.

As we lay you down to rest, it puts our strength to the test.

Tears rain down and heaven cries, when a firefighter dies.

(5-13-75 ~~ 9-28-07)