Written for a Korean War Medic, one he will not ever see - |
TAPS FOR DR. BOB Dedicated to Dr. Robert Schorr Taps played again for another brother echo on the hillside and spread out over the country he loved and served; he'll be deeply missed, without a doubt. Dr. Bob, as he liked to be called, joined the Army just out of internship. As a medic, he stood above the rest with courage, bravery and quick wit. The eyes of this twenty-four year old took in the horrors of the Korean War and he never lost sight of his calling - to try and save lives at death's door. Without a thought of his own safety he'd go to the wounded, under fire. Stop the bleeding, move them back to the field hospital, he didn't tire. He kept a record of the casualties and he noted every KIA with tears. Memories of his war-time service spurred him on in his later years. He became a surgeon, one of the best whose heart beat fiercely at the foe. Death defeated by God-guided hands he's left his mark here on Earth below. The Band of Brothers salute him, each in their own way they weep; Heaven needed another soldier and he is in God's hands to keep. A life well-lived and to be honored, those who knew him loved him well. He will always be remembered as the Angel who appeared in Hell. If anyone ever deserved angel wings it is the man who savored each life. Rest easy, travel homeward, Angel. You are finally free of pain and strife. Countrymom 11/10/07 |