Haunting words this Memorial Day weekend.

[Tomconroy]

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In March I posted John McDermott's version of the Irish air The Minstrel Boy by the 19th century poet Tom Moore in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
But one of the comments that accompanied the YouTube version of the song has continued to haunt me. The words ought to be better.known. Today I reprint them in full:

Today it is 14 years since my brother Sgt. Christopher P. Geiger died in Afghanistan in service of the country he so much loved. This song was requested to be played at his funeral if he were not to come back. Unfortunately the request was honored. Seven years ago I honored my big brother the best way I could by naming my only son after him. I know you are watching over your nephew and I. God bless you my brother and God bless America. You are a true patriot and you were my hero.
Terrance Geiger




Here is the song: