Memorial ceremonies are patriotic tributes to deceased soldiers....
In most cases, the unit prepares a program that may include a biographical summary of the deceased soldier with mention of awards and decorations. The following elements are commonly part of a memorial ceremony:
Prelude (often suitable music).
Posting of the Colors.
National Anthem.
Invocation.
Memorial Tribute (e.g., remarks by unit commander or a friend of the deceased).
Scripture Reading.
Hymn or other special music.
Meditation (quiet moment for attendees to reflect).
Benediction.
Last Roll Call. This is a final tribute paid by soldiers to their fallen comrade. It has its origin in the accountability roll call conducted by the unit First Sergeant following combat. Although sometimes painful to listen through, the Last Roll is called with the conviction held by soldiers that all unit members will be accounted for, and none will ever be forgotten.
"The memorial should instill the ideas that patriotism is a moral duty, that freedom comes at a price, and that the victims of this attack have paid the ultimate price...We challenge you to create a memorial that translates this terrible tragedy into a place of solace, peace, and healing."
Some people say a man is made out of mud A soldier's made out of muscle and blood Muscle and blood, skin and bones... A mind that's sharp and a back that's strong
Chorus: I served sixteen years, and what did I get? My flag-draped casket all over the 'net St. Peter, don't you call me, 'cause I can't go They gave my soul to the Media store
Woke up one mornin' and the sun didn't shine Boots, rifle, beret made into a shrine My voice was absent when they called roll the Chaplain said, "God bless his soul!"
(Chorus)
They carried me slowly thru the drizzlin' rain and laid me gently on the ramp of the plane My Brothers in Arms honored my name A "cost of war," it's a cryin' shame
(Chorus)
Flag-draped caskets came home before but you weren't there, before the war You got your photos but there'll be no more There's no honor in the Media store
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