Sad Hearts, Be Strong, Be Brave!(Suggested by the death in battle of Henry S. Nims [d. September 25, 1918] of Troy.)
BY (REV.) T. L. DRURY.
Written for The Troy Times.
Sad hearts, be strong, be brave.
In times that are so grave;
The boy you lost was true
To country and to you.
Each hero leaves behind
Remembrance, that is kind;
To serve is virtue great
For freedom and the state.
Not vain are souls that give
Their best while yet they live;
Nor vain their lot to die
For purpose that is high.
By such brave souls are we
The stronger men and free;
By such the nation seems
The grander in our dreams.
Then let us serve with love,
For those did worthy prove
When came the stern command
For flag and native land.
We therefore think of him
Who fell in battle grim
As hero free and brave,
Who noble service gave.
For you, dear Land, each son
Who had his armor on,
His deeds shall some new morn
Your pages white adorn.
Sad hearts, be strong, be brave,
The best you had you gave,
And loyal was the deed
To flag in Country's need.
Troy Times. October 31, 1918: 7 col 1.
Findagrave.com (linked above) indicates that Henry S. Nims is interred in the Somme American Cemetery and Memorial in Picardie, France.
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