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American flag

hangs mournfully

at half mast

Honoring a

courageous, fallen soldier

on a distant battlefield

Many come

to honor this

patriotic, young man

Supporting his loved ones

Family, wife, and children

Who will miss

his gentle soul

Let us

never forget

this day!

The ultimate sacrifice

paid by

one mighty soldier

So many others

may be free

U.S. Army Specialist Joseph P. Collette died on March 22, 2019 from enemy fire in Afghanistan while on a combat mission.  This poem is written to honor him along with all who have fallen.