To the Family, Friends and Fellow Soldiers of Sgt. John Wayne Faught

He was a soldier’s soldier crusty to the edge

He led and guided younger ones

Safely kept until and when

To bring them home when their duty done

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He died doing duty’s task

On behalf of a country so very proud

Now hurting at his pass

The hearts that pound, the tears that flow

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He looks on from angel’s arms

And growls a laugh, Stand proudly lads

Until your duty’s passed

Weep not for me for now I’ll rest

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In eternal loving arms

In hearts across a nation

Near mountains, seas and farms

In cities where we went to share

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In the company of having fun

For we’ve enjoyed those very things

We’ve tried to pass along

To a nation buried in an evil dust

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Of terror, hate, and war

That hasn’t had the chance to pass

Through freedoms opening door

So proud he walked the sands of time

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So proud to give his all

To protect and place his life between

This terror and us all

They say John was gruff

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Tough as Sergeants come

out for each and every one

To these youth he led in danger’s way

A father he’d become

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They placed a trust a bond in him

As each do in that brotherhood

He will be missed by all those near

For what he taught to them was good

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Oh Canada we rise salute

A soldier coming home

A son who rose to challenge’s hand

A soldier’s soldier it is wrote

For his family, friends, and loved ones

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We pledge a solemn vow

To remember and hold high the torch

He’s carried forth for us till now

Your efforts John, will not be forgotten.

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You are Canada, and you and your fellow troops are in our hearts.

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Sgt. John Wayne Faught we knew you not, but our prayers reach out for you, your loved ones, friends, and fellow soldiers. We do, so dearly, thank you and your loved ones for your efforts towards making our world a better place.

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By: Roger Borchert