We dedicate this verse to you who died, Undaunted bandsmen eight, where side by side You braved the demon Fear so few indeed Could feel the pangs on which he's wont to feed; Tight drew your courage with your violin string, And ev'ry note sprung vibrant with its ring, So music's endless chain in your control Held up men's hearts and tempered ev'ry soul Enforced with yours their valor stood the test, And showed when we must die how 'tis done best. Whence came your spirit? Needs more than your race 'mid whom your forebear minstrels marked the pace To which its heroes wrought their deeds sublime, Kindling a flame to glorify their time. In many stories that we've read of old, Of daring exploits, sacrifices bold, None have surpassed this deed superbly done.

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