Good-By, Daddy.
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A scene so sad, so very sad, how can I e’er forget, They seemed to know each other, whom they had not even met; The friends of these brave soldiers, in sorrow bent and sore, For fear these sons have parted, and will never see them more. Just one more kiss for daddy, dear sweetheart, don’t be sad, When I get to camp, dear, you shall daily hear from dad; Two lovers stood beside the train, good-bye, a last embrace, A moment later he was gone; the tears streamed down her face. And many hearts were aching, and many eyes were dim, And many prayers were offered; Oh, God, take care of him, And bring him back in safety, when this great war is o’er, Then we will be so happy; we will ask for nothing more. July 18, 1918—On this day 556 men left Kansas City for various camps, at the Union Station, Kansas City, Mo.