Grandad,

I heard about you but I never knew you.

I've seen your face but you've never seen mine.

Your name lives on, engraved upon a star, for all to see,

To admire your accomplishments, a loving sign.

Your name echoing through the stadium

As you raise the silver cup,

A moment to remember,

The Lofthouse star, only a young pup.

Before long that peace ended,

Taken by the war,

Stolen from your family,

Never knowing if you would return ashore.

You fought bravely,

Your head held high,

Stepping into the unknown

Staring at death between the eyes.

You were never found,

As the sea claimed your body

And took it for itself.

Lost.

Your name still lives on,

Remembered by all,

That star keeping you alive,

Close to the heart of The Wanderers.

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