The day we separated and said goodbye
Numerous tears fell from my eyes.
The soft colors soon turned to a seemingly gray
With the endless flow of tears,
I looked away.
Knowing this was my last chance to look at you
The best qualities came out,
Through and through.
It's hard to even imagine us apart
With these deep emotions of pain
We hold in our heart.
But just knowing we'll be united
Soon one day
All the pain and anger will slowly
Melt away.
And with that last silent glance,
You said goodbye to me.
-Melody Ann Burgess
50 years ago
June 20, 1945 - John Burgess, former private, first class infantryman with the First Army in the ETO, has been discharged from the armed forces and returned to his home in Constable. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burgess. Having enlisted in the service in November, 1940, and served overseas for 34 months, the young man has a total of 137 points to his credit. He fought through the North African campaign, in Sicily and on D-Day was among the invasion forces entering Normandy.
We love you Dad and miss you so much.
Elaine, Johnathon, and Melody.
