As he was dying he asked him one thing
                                          To make sure his wife got his wedding ring
                                          And then he knew
                                          What he had to do
                                          For his buddy it was the end
                                          But he knew what he would do for his friend
                                          So he took their symbol of their love forever
                                          Although he knew they would never be together
                                          He knew the war would be over one day
                                          So he knew he would have to find a way
                                          So he took the ring and clutched it tight
                                          And kept it from the enemy's sight
                                          So he hid it up as high as can be
                                          Where the enemy could not see
                                          And kept it there until the war was at an end
                                          And set out to find the wife of his dear friend
                                          When he found her he didn't know what to say
                                          So he told her the story of that day
                                          And as the tears came rolling down her cheek
                                          He knew his mission was complete.

                                          Dedicated to: Grandpa Giantonio
                                          By Elaine Blatt, 8th grade
                                          5/31/99