A student of St Charles Grammar School, Osogbo, Osun State, on Friday rendered poetic memorial for the Late chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja, who was buried at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja, earlier in the day.
The student celebrated Lagbaja as Immortal Hero.
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Details of the poem composed by the student as displayed by the Nigerian Army reads, @HQNigerianArmy
“THE IMMORTAL HERO”
“A militant heart, now still and cold
The Nation mourn, both young and old
A warrior soul, a patriot might
On the field of faith, you shone so bright
With every piece of breath, you shield our motherland
Leading brave men with a steadfast hand
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Boot now empty, Blade of honour now laid down
His cannon’s cry extinguished
Yet, Legend remains.
A warrior pulse, Now stilled in time
On the alter of freedom, you laid your life
Your sacrifice, our beacon hope
Your footsteps echo, in our mind
A trailblazer, forever aligned
Though gone, your spirit remains
Your valour shines, like stars above
Now rest in peace, your story told
Fierce heart, forever silenced
Battle-hardened soul, now at rest
We mourn your loss, yet celebrate
The life you live, the victories create
Death’s dark veil cannot conceal your heart
Shining bright in our hearts, a guiding light
We honour your memory and your name
Etched in our hearts forever the same
A warrior’s heart that beat forever anew.”
“By Agboola Naheem (SS2)”
“Composed by a student of St Charles Grammar School for the Late CHARLEAN Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja.
“May His Soul Rest in Peace”