[Oe List ...] Fwd: Last Post

Wed Apr 24 21:44:58 PDT 2019

Not true. Here is the link. https://www.warhistoryonline.com/world-war-ii/first-african-american-earn-navy-cross-cook-firing-50-caliber-machine-guns-japanese-bombers-pearl-harbor.html <https://www.warhistoryonline.com/world-war-ii/first-african-american-earn-navy-cross-cook-firing-50-caliber-machine-guns-japanese-bombers-pearl-harbor.html>

Jack Gilles

> On Apr 24, 2019, at 22:55, isobeljimbish--- via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
> 
> Dear colleagues,
> Today is our ANZAC Day - like your Memorial Day.. 
> I would like to know if any of you know this story of The  Last Post? It is very sad and probably true. 
> Can anyone inform me  please? 
> Grace and peace with love,
> Isobel Bishop
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> From: Ron & Anne <ronandanne at tpg.com.au <mailto:ronandanne at tpg.com.au>>
>> Date: 25 April 2019 at 1:04:24 pm AEST
>> To: Jim Gillogly <jimrob7 at bigpond.com <mailto:jimrob7 at bigpond.com>>
>> Subject: Fwd: FW: Last Post
>> 
>> 
>> Not sure of the origin of this-does anyone know?
>> R&A
>> 
>> 
>>> From: Ron & Anne <ronandanne at tpg.com.au <mailto:ronandanne at tpg.com.au>>
>>> Subject: Fwd: FW: Last Post
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> From: Peter Fogarty 
>>>> Subject: Fwd: FW: Last Post
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> I certainly didn't know the story behind The Last Post. How very sad.
>>>> 
>>>> If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which The Last 
>>>> Post was played;
>>>> This brings out a new meaning of it.
>>>> 
>>>> Here is something everyone should know.
>>>> 
>>>> Until I read this, I didn't know,
>>>> 
>>>> We have all heard the haunting song, 'The Last Post.'
>>>> It's the song that gives us the lump in our throats and usually tears in 
>>>> our eyes.
>>>> 
>>>> But, do you know the story behind the song?
>>>> If not, I think you will be interested to find out about its humble 
>>>> beginnings.
>>>> 
>>>> Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the American Civil War, when 
>>>> Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harrison's 
>>>> Landing in Virginia .. The Confederate Army was on the other side of the 
>>>> narrow strip of land.
>>>> 
>>>> During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of a soldier who lay 
>>>> severely wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or 
>>>> Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the 
>>>> stricken man back for medical attention. Crawling on his stomach through 
>>>> the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling 
>>>> him toward his encampment.
>>>> 
>>>> When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was 
>>>> actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead..
>>>> 
>>>> The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb 
>>>> with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier.. It was 
>>>> his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war 
>>>> broke out. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the 
>>>> Confederate Army.
>>>> 
>>>> The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his 
>>>> superiors to give his son a full military burial, despite his enemy 
>>>> status. His request was only partially granted.
>>>> 
>>>> The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play 
>>>> a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral.
>>>> 
>>>> The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate.
>>>> 
>>>> But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him 
>>>> only one musician.
>>>> 
>>>> The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of 
>>>> musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead 
>>>> youth's uniform.
>>>> 
>>>> This wish was granted.
>>>> 
>>>> The haunting melody, we now know as 'The Last Post' used at military 
>>>> funerals was born.
>>>> 
>>>> The words are:
>>>> 
>>>> Day is done. Gone the sun..
>>>> From the lakes From the hills. From the sky. 
>>>> All is well. Safely rest. God is nigh.
>>>> 
>>>> Fading light. Dims the sight. 
>>>> And a star. Gems the sky. Gleaming bright.
>>>>  From afar.. Drawing nigh. Falls the night..
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks and praise. For our days.
>>>>  Neath the sun, Neath the stars, Neath the sk
>>>>  As we go. This we know. God is nigh
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> I too have felt the chills while listening to 'The Last Post'
>>>> But I have never seen all the words to the song until now.
>>>> I didn't even know there was more than one verse . I also never knew the 
>>>> story behind the song and I didn't know if you had either so I thought I'd pass it along.
>>>> 
>>>> I now have an even deeper respect for the song than I did before.
>>>> 
>>>> Remember Those Lost and Harmed While Serving Their Country.
>>>> 
>>>> Also Remember Those Who Have Served And Returned;
>>>> And for those presently serving in the Armed Forces.
>>>> 
>>>> Please send this on.
>>>> 
>>>> do it for our soldiers..
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
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