WELCOME HEROES.
To those who have done their duty, And willingly offered their lives, For man and freedom's sake, "No greater Jove hath man than this."
Welcome Heroes! Home is waiting. Oh ! the joy of your return ; Hearts are healing that were breaking, Love is faithful, true, and firm.
Long and weary years we've missed you, Prayed to God to keep you well— But we longed for you and loved you, Ever loving if you fell.
"vow- tho Bells of Peace are ringing, Now your fighting days are done; Faintly hear sweet voices singing, Peace, tweet Peace, cease eveiv gun,
Home we hear " Our Heroes" marching, Silently with revered head— For they hear those Peace Bells ringin« But "Over There'? a pal lies dead.
Welcome ! Heroes ! All are traitino-, Loving arms will hold you fast. Home., safe home, from all Hell's fighting Heart ache gone—and danger past. —"Omega."
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXVI, Issue 7564, 7 May 1919, Page 7
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148WELCOME HEROES. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXVI, Issue 7564, 7 May 1919, Page 7
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