Evening journal., 1922-05-31
WAR HEROES
VALOR TOLD
ON TABLETS

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notable guests present at the dedi-
cation were the present Governor
william D. Denpey. and two former
Governors, John C. Townsend and
Charles r. Miller. Secretary OF
State A. r. Benson afso was a wit
ness TO the ceremonies. Governor
Denney was accompanied by his
staff. in full uniform. and these Of
hcers. with the addition of others
from Fort Dupont and elsewhere.
formed an imposing military array.
Colonel Cocheu, In his address,
called forth .steptorian applause by
an eloquent protest against any dis
arming of the nation that would
leave it open to the foe. He said
emphatically he was opposed TO mil
itarism as exemplified by huge
standing armies, but contended that
without an adequate army the coun-
try would break faith with those
who sacrificed their lives in the late
World War, in which he command
ed a brigade.
Although the police maintained
their lines generally in excellent
manner. the throng which attended
the dedication ceremonies was so
large that IL was we'll nigh impos-
sible TO hold II in check.
In the rush on the bridge itself.
before the ceremonies began, several
women were overcome by the heat
and tainted. There were no serious
accidents. however. among the
thousands that witnessed the dedi-
cation and its accompanying pag-
cant.
Numbers OF persons who had seats
on the stand erected at the north
eriy approach TO the bridge found
that 1t was difficult 10 see the pag-
cant because of the location Of the
structure and moved from their po-
s.tions on the stand TO more conven-
lent places on the lawn in front OF
and at the sides OF the stand.
The dedicatory ceremonies began
within a few minutes after 3
o'clock, daylght-saving time. the
hour set.
BY designation OF the Washington
Street Bridge Commission. John s.
Rossell, presided. He presented
Bishop Cook. who delivered the in
vocation. and then delivered dedi-
catory address. in which he said;
I'VE have builded with beautiful
design and enduring materials this |
splendid structure across the his
toric Rrandywine. 10 commemorate
D-,aw- e's participation in every
national crisis. and for the use OF
the present and succeeding genera
uons.
But we have done immeasura-
bly, more; we have made OF II me-
mortal to the brave sons of Della
ware who gave their lives in the
World War.
In a spirit OF lofty patriotism.
and with ready obedience to consti-
tuted authority. they responded to
their country's call. and went forth
to face the horrors OF the
bloody conflict. The tender ties OF
home and family. and friends. were
sundered that untrammeled they
might give the fun measure OF SER
vice in the great widespread trag-
edy. Unafraid and resolute, un-
mindful OF shot and shell, they NOV
ed forward majestically in battle to
sustain the honor of their country
and to viDdicate the sacred cause
she had espoused. Nobly they did
their part.
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die"
The eternal principles OF Justice
and Righteousness, for which these
young lives were given, will not fail
OF ultimate and universal triumph.
The rich red blood of American
manhood has not been shed in vain.
When tranquility shall have de-
scended upon a still distracted world
it seems reasonable to hope that the
inestimable value OF their sacrifice
will receive the full appreciation OF
all peoples. who. turning away from
the savagery of war. will seek the
higher and holier pursuits OF peace.
I'VE may not always contemplate
with becoming sympathy and ad-
miration the great deeds OF our
noble sons. but. we must never for
get the 5ebt we owe them and mus,
ever render the greatest honor 10
their memory. They have passe1 to |
The Great Beyond; but they are not
dead. save to the vicissitudes OF
earthly existence.
"'Of stuff immortal are their
spirits wrought, ;
And one are they with all that !
never dies; {
They live in ways beyond our I
mortal thought,
Gods Knighted spirits on His high c
emprise.'" =
We pay them today the tribute G
OF our hearts tenderest devotion. I
by this memorial we preserve the h
record of their great achievements ! s