Gary F. McCue

I held back tears when I went to the Wall...
The Wall so large, the names so small.

I held back tears for one I knew  
His name was Gary F. McCue.

All through grade school, high school, life as
fresh as dew; My buddy was Gary F. McCue.

Blakeley, Minnesota, our friendship grew,
Me and Gary F. McCue.

Blakeley Clippers 4-H Club, Scott County Fair, too, 
Me and Gary F. McCue.

At the Green Giant pea viner, we worked the
summer through, Me and Gary F. McCue.

Graduated at Belle Plaine in '63, the whole world
in view, Me and Gary F. McCue.

I went to Mankato State College, and he did too,
Me and Gary F. McCue.

He joined the Marines, among the "chosen few";
1967 saw the death of Gary F. McCue

So many names  They're all gone too,
Just like Gary F. McCue.

I held back tears when I went to the Wall
The Wall so large, the names so small.

I think the world is a darker hue, 
Without the likes of Gary F. McCue.

-Roger Wm. Anderson