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To Our Fallen Heroes: Thank You
Nothing we do at the Convention of States Project would be possible without those who sacrificed their lives for the freedom we enjoy.
| Nothing we do at the Convention of States Project would be possible without those who sacrificed their lives for the freedom we enjoy. The ability to participate in the political process and affect real, positive change isn't an option in many countries, and we'd like to thank all our veterans for risking their lives to protect that ability. The following is a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in honor of the fallen soldiers in the Civil War. It's a sobering reminder of the cost of liberty, and we hope all our supporters around the country will take a moment to reflect on its words. Decoration Day Sleep, comrades, sleep and rest On this Field of the Grounded Arms, Where foes no more molest, Nor sentry's shot alarms! Ye have slept on the ground before, And started to your feet At the cannon's sudden roar, Or the drum's redoubling beat. But in this camp of Death No sound your slumber breaks; Here is no fevered breath, No wound that bleeds and aches. All is repose and peace, Untrampled lies the sod; The shouts of battle cease, It is the Truce of God! Rest, comrades, rest and sleep! The thoughts of men shall be As sentinels to keep Your rest from danger free. Your silent tents of green We deck with fragrant flowers Yours has the suffering been, The memory shall be ours. – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow |
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