Recorded here at this hallowed place.
Alas, my name, no more my face.

"In the line of duty", I hear them say:
My family now the price to pay.

My folded flag stained with their tears;
We only had those few short years.

The badge no longer on my chest,
I sleep now in eternal rest.

My sword I pass to those behind,
And pray they keep this thought in mind.

I never dreamed it would be me,
And with heavy heart and bended knee,

I ask for all here from the past:
Dear God, let my name be the last.