Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 May 1902 — THE LAST CAMPING GROUND. [ARTICLE]

THE LAST CAMPING GROUND.

Amin we revisit the last camping ground Of our “boya” who once wore the blue; They hear not our coming, ao sweetly they sleep ’Neath the sod, the sunshine, and dew. The soft wave# of Lethe have swept o'er their dreams And borne recognition away; They rest like their comrades who fell on the field Content with the work of the day. They hear not the low muffled sound of the drums. Or the songs we sing In their praise; They see not the standard by loving hands pressed In memory of long-cherished days. No pride or ambition Is roused In the hearts That quailed not while foes were yet seen; Their last battle is fought—the victory won, Their laurels arc still fresh and green. No more shall they hear the reveille at dawn. Or the tattoo send forth its good night; The glrni news of victory spreading through en inn And thrilling each soul with delight. Sleep on, noble heroes! und sweet be your rest. Forgotten you never will be; The banner you fought for in triumph still waves O'er our land of the brave and the free. There are graves upon which no tear-drops will fall. Where many lie friendless—alone, Yet nope are neglected, each grave has a flower. No head-hoard Is lettered “Unknown." Each life had a mission and bravely 'twas done With spirit both loyal nud true; When the last trumpet shall sound God will not forget Our brave "boys" who once wore the blue.