Lyrics:

Day is done
Gone the sun
From the lakes
From the hills
From the sky

All is well,
safely rest.
God is nigh.

Fading light
Dims the sight
And a star
Gems the sky,
Gleaning bright

From afar,
Drawing nigh,
Falls the night.

Thanks and praise,
For our days,
Neath the sun,
Neath the stars,
Neath the sky,

As we go,
This we know,
God is nigh.

I must confess I am a Dove from a family of Doves. But I attended a series of lectures on Arlington Cemetery.  The proceeds were to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. I listened to many stories about how America brings all of our children home who are killed in combat. Or they are buried in one of American cemeteries overseas.  I was touched about Arlington and those stories moved me. I didn’t know so many of them. I also learned that The song TAPS had lyrics. So I decided that I wanted to write on the subject. I want to give my respect to all of our wounded warriors. You were brave and courageous. I wish you well in your healing. I am still a Dove but you all have followed your hearts. That deserves respect.

There are many stunning photos of Arlington National Cemetery on thier website : http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/gallery/Default.aspx   It’s good to know our brave men and women can rest in peace amongst such beauty.