In times like these all hearts go outTo mothers of soldiers brave.Their courage is praised andexalted.In perilous hours and grave.But while we offer full sympathy To mothers valiant and true,Be not unmindful of the fact That soldiers have fathers, too.Fathers, I know, are tough and strongAnd never yield to a fear;But when news is bad, many a dad Sheds many an unseen tear.The Mothers, God bless ’em, aree’erA staunch and a gallant crew;But don’t forget these trying days That soldiers have fathers, too.Pvt. John Vrotsos.