Click here to return to SONGS and POEMS page

 

"THREE"

 by Tom Russell

 

There'll always be a Squadron

That's known as Number Three,

Who'll fly or fight with anyone

Wherever they may be.

 

We fought on Egypt's desert sand,

In Europe's mud and snow,

Beside young men whose lives were lost...

Men we were very proud to know.

 

The Squadron then later served

In a distant Asian land.

Not in the heat of battle,

But for a hopeful world's peace plan.

 

And now that we are growing old

We treasure friendships that remain.

With memories of Squadron days ... of hope

...And some that brought us pain

 

Our lives are in their twilight years,

But of one thing we are certain...

Our love for Number Three will stand

Beyond the final curtain.

 

 

Click to return to the top of this page