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The following is an extract from Poetry and Ballads of Newfoundland taken from the "Book of Newfoundland", Volume I by J.R. Smallwood RICKETTS V.C. by Dan Carroll Private R.T. Ricketts, V.C. Who is he? What's his degree Socially? True soul of chivalry, Moulded heroically; Whose signal bravery Brings to our country Joy in his gallantry! Bright shall his memory Shine thro' the years to be; Newfoundlander's pride; for he Brings to her history Glory, whose poetry Thrills this Old Colony. While we wait patiently the tale officially Of thy brave deed, We would respectfully tender our love to thee With fullest meed. Hail to thee, Ricketts, V.C.! Join with me, all of ye Winds from the Arctic Sea; Glad Bay, whose tides in joy Sang his first lullaby; Tempests that sturdily Nurtured his infancy; Northlights whose wizardry Charmed his youth's fantasy; Lodestar whose constancy Brought him in safety Over dark waters to home and security; Cliffs that have sheltered The breed who has fathered thee; Mothers and sires of the hamlet That cradled thee- Extend a welcome that's worthy Of him and ye. Honour, no honour too great For this son of ye! When in the future years, Ricketts, V.C., War tales are telling In homes by the sea, Many a youth shall Thy valour admire. Undimmed renown cling To thy memory, Bright be thy fame for aye, Ricketts, V.C. Proudly acclaim him - Rejoice in your plenitude, Honour the deeds of him, Boast of his fame. Honour yourselves in your bounty to-day, to him Give of your best to his soldierly name. Ask ye his pedigree? Manhood majestically, God's own nobility - Of such is he! Ring cheers from every side - Shout, shout his name in pride< Over this Island wide. Ricketts, V.C.! |
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