They Remember Their Child

To all the parents who have lost a child in Afghanistan But will always remember their child! They Remember The Child/ By Pastor Janet M. Fears D.D A parent remembers when their child started school and didn't always follow the Golden Rule they remember the child that hugged their neck and often left their home a wreck A parent remembers their child cries at night when waking up from a terrible fright A parent, members their child's first step And pictures they put in an album and kept A parent remembers turning off the light and kissing their child as they slept at night They remember teaching them to ride a bike One of a child’s favorite likes A parent remembers their child first speech A memory they will always cherish and keep A parent remembers them as they grew And wish they could keep them still a baby too They remember when they had their first date And how they waited up so late Then when they left home and went off to school You worried still if they would follow all the rules You watched them graduate and start their life And become someone’s husband or wife When they chose a military career Your heart was filled with so many fears They wanted to keep their country safe And you knew in your heart it was their place You prayed each night to God above For him To protect the child you love But when you saw the car pull up to your street And you saw those military feet And you heard that knock upon your door You knew your child would be home no more your hearts were sad as a parents heart could be But you knew they served their country And died helping others to be free!