The Mother Comments

Written by a single male who never had any children.

R. I. P.

I learned this is School, I come from they City where the two Pearce brother were born and were Executed, Mrs Kennedy kept a copy of this with her always, to Honour HER son's J, F and Robert

My heart aches when I read this poignant poem.It bodes well to remember with pride, the sacrifice others have made so we could have freedom

My heart aches when I read this poignant poem, so beautifully and sensitively written, to try and, give some comfort to his mother, after her boys death, which, he had obviously anticipated.

So sad, so moving, powerful poem.

What a powerful poem!