Dedicated To My Brother
KIA-1969
1969
He left his home full of courage in 1969.
He flew across the ocean,
didn't know it would be the last time.
Left behind a mother,
a father and a wife.
He had no idea,
he'd be victim to a knife.
The jungle was much harsher,
than he though it would be.
He saw the enemy coming,
ran to get free.
The shells hurled around him,
the smoke dimmed his eyes.
Feels the knife go deeper,
hanging on he tries.
He looks into the face,
of a child no more than nine.
He died a hero,
in 1969.
Forever in our Hearts
Sgt. David H. Hack