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
