UNKNOWN

At the Punchbowl in Hawaii
Where banners for heroes are flown
There's a resting place, a plot of land
Marked: Korea...U.S. unknown

People pass by without a tear
It's sad "They're all alone"
For within this spot there are heroes
The souls of our unknown

They rest here together nameless,
Regardless of faith or race
Known only to God
"Yet" we veterans know their face

We pray they are at peace today
Within this "hallowed ground"
For today without these nameless men
World peace could not be found

Clouds across the skies will shed
Their tears in many a foreign place
True they're known only but to God
But we veterans know their face

Forgive our lack of memory for name
And the disregard we've shown, but
Forever and a day we'll see your face
The face of our unknown

This is a poem I found while visiting punchbowl in Hawaii.  One day I hope to know the name of the author.  It was a very touching poem to me as I hope to all who visit my site as well.