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JAMES A. ROSS
[Welland Tribune and Telegraph, 4 January 1921]
In memory of Oliver Gordon Dalrymple, who was killed in action in France, on November 3, 1916.
“Killed in action!” flashed across
The deep and dark blue sea.
Somewhere in France he fought and fell,
Upholding gloriously.
The honor of the dear old flag
The sacrifice he bore
For the love of British justice,
And the freedom we adore.
“Killed in action!” Oh, the words
Sink deep in every heart;
Beloved by all, a kindly youth
He played a strong man’s part;
And when the call of duty came,
He faced the world-wide strife,
For human liberty in him
Was dearer far than life.
“Killed in action!” Breathe the words
As softly as you can:
A loved one sleeps beyond the sea
Disturb not such a man;
But press his memory to your hearts,
And as the years roll by,
Remember him as living, for
A hero cannot die.
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