REMEMBERING LINDA

Lord, I will not ask you why
But excuse me if I start to cry
Linda is more than just a friend
For the 240th she was a godsend

Old wounded warriors from long ago
Most fellow citizens gave us the heave-ho
The smell of JP4 and gunpowder still in the air
Afraid to sleep for fear of a nightmare

No place to gather on the internet
Unlike many of the other Vietnam Vets
Wishing for a unit website
Our chopper outfit was in a sorry plight

God, as you guided us in flight
Getting us through the firefights
To get our unit recognized online
You sent us a beautiful ray of sunshine

Once again you helped us through the fray
Because of Linda the 240th had a beautiful display
LZ, Flightline and Flight Operations came to be
Her fingertips worked magic on the keyboard for all to see

Our spirits, like our Hueys, began to soar
Old buddies reunited and again developed a rapport
Turn on the computer and a click of the mouse
Warriors could once again reunite from the comfort of their house

Now our godsend angel is hurting like the wounded on a hot LZ
Fighting for each breath of life so please Lord show her some mercy
We want her to stay with us as much as you might need her above
She is a lady that is so giving in life and so full of love

Your need Father was greater than ours
We on earth no longer have our shining star
We will try not to falter and ask you why
But please excuse us if we start to cry

We will never forget how fortunate we were
To have Linda in our lives but it seemed like a blur
She is now among Your flock gazing on Heaven’s scene
Being saluted by the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy and United States Marines