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MEMORIAL DAY by SAMUEL FRANCIS SMITH

First Line: STREW THE FAIR GARLANDS WHERE SLUMBER THE DEAD
Last Line: GRATEFUL THE LIVING AND HONORED THE DEAD.
Subject(s): HOLIDAYS; MEMORIAL DAY; DECLARATION DAY;
Strew the fair garlands where slumber the dead,
Ring out the strains like the swell of the sea;
Heart-felt the tribute we lay on each bed:
Sound o'er the brave the refrain of the free,

Sound the refrain of the loyal and free,
Visit each sleeper and hallow each bed:
Waves the starred banner from seacoast to sea;
Grateful the living and honored the dead.


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