LANCE CORPORAL LEON BERTRAND DERAPS

The Hero

The angel hovered just above-

The lifeless form below-

A life that started with a cry-

Not many years ago.

Come now my son, you must arise-

Your work here now is ended-

You have fought for right and freedom-

Your country you have defended.

We go now to another place-

Where peace and love abide-

And join your comrades who will greet you-

In your heavenly home on high.

All those you love, and those who love you-

In their hearts you will forever be-

The one who gave his very all-

That the living may be free.

By: Ex Sergeant, Claude Peter Dhuet USAF

World War II August, 27 2003

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