A Tribute to Bud Yount
Bud Yount belonged to what is known
as the greatest generation.
With faith in God, in honor and trust
they proudly served their nation.
This loyal Marine was a patriot,
with a deep love for his Corps.
Whenever his country was faced by threats,
such threats he couldn’t ignore.
Bud Yount was never afflicted by
fear of a loss for words.
When there was something he wanted to say,
He made sure he was heard.
Once more a set of golden wings
has fallen from the sky,
and as they fell, Bud’s voice was heard,
proclaiming “Semper Fi!”
Bud’s final orders have now been cut;
no longer on earth to roam
By the highest authority of all mankind,
he has been summoned home.
“Reporting for duty”, he will proclaim,
when reaching the heavenly scene.
“I have always been, and I still am,
a United States Marine.
“A faithful servant you have been,”
God told him. “You’ve done well.
I’ve released you from your earthly bonds.
With me you now shall dwell.”
“Official Greeter, your title will be.
By all you will be seen.
Your job is to spread a welcome mat
for newly arriving Marines”