"The muffled drums pass slowly by,
Across green fields the mournful bell,
Cries out Godspeed, adieu, goodbye;
Today, our gallant Colonel fell.

The muted trumpets croon sweet sleep,
The setting sun bids sad farewell,
Dear God, forever in your keep;
Today our gallant Colonel fell.

Companion, friend, defender, good Marine,
Loved respected more than words can tell,
Standing tall, in memory evergreen,
Today our gallant Colonel fell.

The book of life is closed, His story ends,
There is no force in this world that can compel
Us to forget we loved him, his true friends;
Today our gallant Colonel fell."

-John A. Daniels