To Jon 

Written after watching the service for one of the young men of Seal team 6. He was on the helicopter that went down. The image is forever imprinted on my mind. My observation of the service is from the perspective of his beloved pet - Hawkeye.

You came home

for the last time today

I stood guard

So the others could pray

I led the procession

for those who came to honor you

It was the very least

that I could do

I’m proud of you, Jon

For all you have done

The hearts of a grateful nation

You have won

But I know you best

As companion and friend

You took care of me

To the very end

You made sure someone

Would care for me

And you, my friend,

I will no longer see

Now you must go

It’s getting late

I’ll be with you again

When I reach Heaven’s Gate

Hawkeye

-JSH-