This poem, by Valerie Ward, is a call from the past, whispering the duty of peace into the present, urging us to live in a way that makes their sacrifices a foundation for a better tomorrow. Remembering the sacrifice with a depth of gratitude and solemnity-honoring those who laid down their lives.

…The common soldier, in his silent grave,
Speaks through the ages, his story we keep.
His sacrifice, a nation’s soul to save,
In our hearts’ vault, where memories sleep deep.

Our words, a bridge from past to present tense,
A tapestry of valor, pain, and grace.
Through verse, we offer homage, reverence,
To those who rest in time’s eternal embrace.

So let our sonnets soar, our stories weave,
In honor of the ones who rest, we grieve…