Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-09
Bataan Has Risen
BY HARRY II. SCHLACHT

spiritual flowers whose sweet fragrance will be
carried by the angels of mercy to the throne Of
a cd in memory of our martyred heroes.
The tears shed for them is the morning dew
which falls upon the green grass, and the melan-
choly wind which murmurs through the nipa palm
sings their requiem.
TT WAS their gallant and fearless leader, Gen.
l Douglas Macarthur, who said:
"The sacrifices and the halo of Jesus of NaZa-
- reth have descended upon them and God will take
them unto Himself"
n Their bravery for the cause Of human freedom
VIII hang forever in the gallery of our treasured
memories.
They have made themselves immortal that our
cause may take on Immortality
They have given their lives that others may
live and enjoy the blessings of freedom, security
and prosperity.
They have kept the soldiers faith.
Among the cemeteries Of the isles our heroes
sleep.
Their blood is the red in the flag of our
republic.
1t is ours to keep forever fresh the memory of
their heroic deeds.
THE epic of Bataan was written in the annals Of
history, side by side with Thermopyae the
Alamo Chateau-Thierry and other undergraduates
in human heroism and sacrifice.
Write that word B-A-T-A-A-N in your hearts
@ 1t holds deeds that shine like stars above our
shrines
Never so long as America lasts shall Ameri-
cans fail to kinde the ardor Of its name and to
rejoice in its valor.
They have indeed written pages on the proud
record Of man.
1t is an Illuminated memorial on the scroll of
civilization.
They need no light save their own inscription.
DATAAN has risen.
ID 1t has risen to the inspiration Of free people
1t will be resurrected and the glory of her
Fester eve will live in the splendor of her morrow.
The roses of the Philippines will bloom again
and share their fragrance with the breeze.
The day will come when the muted music will
burst into song
The land Will yet TEEN with happy, free people
singing their old-time melodies as they rebuild
what the vandal hands have so wantony destroyed.
THE word Jap will forever be synonym of hate
1 TO all the world.
Their cruelties will ever remain blot on the
pages of civilization.
AS Cato in the forum of the Roman senate
pronounced the death sentence upon Carthage
when he uttered the immortal words, 'Delenda est
Carthage, so shall we say, Japan must be
Hestroyed."
THE spirit of America is God given.
L Our country has been won and preserved
Our blessings have come to US from God
through dauntess heroiSm of those who lived and
fought and died for the cause Of liberty.
Today, in our rededication to the preservation
of our American way of life, we shall find renewed
strength only in the performance of stern duty.
Every belief in our heritage bequeathed to It's
will afford us inspiration in this hour
Every liberty We cherish and hold dear sum-
mons us to defend our country.
Americas watchword is today, shall be tomor-
row, and must be forever
"Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall
make We free
EFT us keep burning within our hearts the fire
l. of love for our American land.
Let us set upon the doorposts of our country
the ndelibe seal of Sod Who molds the character
and destiny Of nations and upon Whose sustaining
providence alone lies the peace and happiness of
all people
Let us pray today on this Easter Men that
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