Does anyone know of any poems, prayers or short readings that would be appropriate for reciting at a dedication ceremony for a memorial plaque?
I have organised a reunion of people from my town who served in the RNZAF, RAF, WAAF, FAA etc during WWII. We are going to dedicate and unveil a bronze plaque at the base of a tree outside the Cambridge Town Hall, and I have arranged for a current RNZAF padre to conduct a short dedication service.
We are seeking any Air Force related poetry or prayers that he can put into the service. Has anyone got anything appropriate please? The plaque remembers all those from the town who served, not just those who died. Google searching has just turned up screeds of stuff about American holidays, nothing appropriate to RNZAF and RAF airmen and women.
Any ideas greatly appreciated. Thanks.
By: Dave Homewood - 4th November 2004 at 08:15
Than you very much indeed guys. We will consider each one of these for inclusion.
Cheers
Dave
By: Denis - 3rd November 2004 at 18:28
More fitting for a memorial David.
While standing at attention
Looking straight ahead,
He thought about his comrades
The living and the dead.
When the wreath was laid
A moment of silence began,
In honor of the fallen
Who he shall never see again.
As he gazed around him
At the Veterans standing there,
He noticed that the numbers have dwindled
Compared to those that stood last year.
He fears that when they are gone
Their memories to will fade,
People will forget to say a prayer
And a wreath will not be laid.
He bowed his head and closed his eyes
He prayed a special prayer,
That long after they are gone
People will gather to honor them there!
By: Yvonne Legge
Or this?
The war was finally over
All the fighting now is done,
With help from our Allies
The war had been won.
Homeward bound we now go
Our fallen comrades we leave behind,
But we shall meet another day
In another place and time.
They are gone but not forgotten
They are in our hearts and mind,
They will always be a part of us
Until the end of time.
Never again do we wish to see
The horrors that we witnessed there,
Just thinking about those terrible things
Fills our eyes with tears.
Let every day be Remembrance Day
Show those brave men that you care,
And thank them for their courage
And the hardships they had to bare.
So if you see a veteran
Please take the time to say,
“I would like to thank you , Sir.”
That would make his day.
By: Yvonne Legge
By: Cajun21 - 3rd November 2004 at 18:16
Dave,
Would “High Flight” be appropriate? Anything from the heart also works well, along the lines of “all gave some and some gave all” type of feelings
Cheers
Itch
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November 3, 2004 at 9:25 am