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GERRY SAVAGE
In 1998 I had a phone call from Gerry Savage. He was writing reports for various publication and one of his interests was diecast vehicles. From that time on we spoke once or twice a month. There were periods when Gerry was unwell and during these times we didn't have much contact. We lost contact in 2003/2004.
Knowing our work with The Royal British Legion - Gerry wrote this poem in May 2002 for us to use in the Remembrance Day promotions of that year. He often inspired us with the release of diecast products.
Sadly I learnt earlier this year that Gerry had died.
We publish this poem again today on Remembrance Day 2005 in his memory and link it permanently to various parts of our website and dedicate this page in his honour. If you would like to e-mail us regarding this poem we will add your comments below.
11th November 2005
FREEDOM……
LEST WE FORGET THE OLD SOLDIER SAID AS HE
PLACED HIS CENOTAPH WREATH
FOR THE DEAD.
GRANDDAD I KNOW, SAID THE YOUNG MAN WITH
STEEL BLUE EYES, WE LIVE BECAUSE THEY GAVE
THEIR LIVES.
IN THE AIR, ON THE LAND AND SEA THESE MEN
AND WOMEN FELL SO THAT WE WOULD SURVIVE
AND CONTINUE TO TELL.
THAT TYRANNY AND EVIL WILL NEVER PREVAIL
AND WHEN YOU’RE GONE I’LL
PASS ON THIS TALE.
WITH THAT THE TEARS FLOWED FROM THE OLD
MAN’S EYES HE’D LOST HIS SON IN BATTLE OF
BRITAIN SKIES.
HIS SON’S WIFE HAD GONE TOO, A VICTIM OF FATE
AND HE’D RAISED HIS GRANDSON SINCE THAT
DATE.
NOW HERE HE STOOD IN AIR FORCE BLUE, HIS
DAD WOULD HAVE BEEN PROUD HIS MOTHER
TOO.
SO ALWAYS REMEMBER WE FORGET AT OUR COST
FOR FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY – YES ALL WILL
BE LOST.
GERRY SAVAGE MAY 18TH 2002
Date
TAFF
