William H. Schroeder

TRIBUTE TO BANDIT, ARMY DOG

No flag for him
No Taps or ivory stone
He sleeps alone tonight
In a cold and distant land

He served with honor
Loyal to the end
His strength was love
His reward his partners praise

He protected me and others
He was my friend when I was lonely
My comrade in danger
My playmate in peace

The tides of time have separated us
The memories of service unite us
Bandit is waiting for his masters return
On that rough and rugged peak

We will patrol again
Guarding our comrades wherever they may serve
Scouting for them in times of danger
Bandit and I will be there

And when the cold snow blows
On the crest of Tiger Mountain
We will find shelter
In the warmth of our total loyalty

Good Boy….