Hymn to the Fallen Heroes Young and aged, volunteer and career men and woman of all races and colors you left aching hearts behind An eternal flame warms your names inscribed on cold, lifeless plaques around this stone cairn In the hearts you left behind, your memories abide in undying gratitude You asked nothing more, you knew the risks, served without fear and paid the highest price You embody a quality of which many only dream Your selfesness for others is now your eternal crown O fallen comrades, give us all this quality that we may more fittingly prolong your memory Anonymous June 1999 National Fallen Firefighter Memorial Emmittsburg, MD
