The poem included here was written as a tribute to those who serve at the Tomb.
What happens to a soldier after nine months of service at the Tomb?
Recognition
Retirement
Replacement
Promotion
What happens to a soldier after nine months of service at the Tomb?
Recognition for their unwavering dedication and sacrifice,
Their commitment to duty, never asking why.
Retirement from the sacred duty they have fulfilled,
Their years of service etched in memories, strong-willed.
Replacement, as a new guard steps forward with pride,
Continuing the tradition, standing side by side.
Promotion, for those who prove their mettle true,
Moving on to new challenges, their spirit anew.
For nine months they have stood, unwavering and still,
Guarding the memories of those who served with a will.
Their steps precise, their movements so precise,
Their dedication shining, a beacon in the night.
Recognition awaits, for the honor they have earned,
Their names etched in history, forever yearned.
Retirement brings an end to this sacred duty,
But their time spent at the Tomb will live in perpetuity.
Replacement takes their place, another soldier strong,
To continue the legacy, to sing the solemn song.
Promotion awaits for those who have proven their worth,
Their dedication and commitment shown from birth.
They move forward, advancing in rank and in name,
Carrying with them the lessons learned, the Tomb's sacred flame.
So, honor these soldiers who serve at the Tomb,
For their sacrifice, their courage, in the darkest gloom.
Recognition, retirement, replacement, promotion,
They embody the spirit of devotion.
For what happens to a soldier after nine months of service at the Tomb,
Is a testament to their character, their strength, their eternal bloom.