Rest in Peace, Kenny Melton

Published by Michelle Estes
Presented on Springfield, MO television in tribute to Kenny, 2004
Printed in the Kenny Melton Funeral Program, 2004
Published in Missouri Teachers Write Literary Magazine,2007, page 24

Rest in Peace, Kenny Melton

Don't ever let the passing
Of a soldier go unsung.
They had a precious life
But they are much too young.
Let us remember Kenny
As we gather here to say,
We come all dressed in mourning,
For this soldier died today.

A soldier faces enemies
Each offers up his life.
He bravely marches off to war
To alleviate the strife.
Far from home he sets them free
While holding the terrorists at bay
We now are honoring Kenny,
For this soldier died today.

He was an ordinary man
With extraordinary ken*
Who saw an honest fight
He sought to face and win
Let us remember Kenny
As we gather here to pray
Lord, accept our humble servant,
For this soldier died today.

Our hearts are filled with loving praise
As Kenny Melton ends his days.
We've lost a true American.
His earthly days are done.
We will not let his memory fade
We thank him for the price he paid.
A price we do not have to pay,
Because this soldier died today.

Rest In Peace, Kenny Melton.
1974-2004

*mental perception