05/25/2026
This Memorial Day, we are honored to share a poem written by resident Frank C.
Frank is a 101-year-old World War II veteran who moved to The Landing at Queensbury with his wife, Fran, in 2021. In his poem โHome: A Speck,โ Frank reflects on leaving Boston Harbor in January 1945 aboard the Ile DeFrance and the emotions shared by the servicemen heading overseas.
Home: A Speck
Tโwas a misty day in forty five,
the day we sailed away,
and every man his best did strive
to keep his spirits gay.
The snow did fall, the wind did bite
as we stood upon the deck.
Determined were we to keep in sight,
home, though but a speck.
Helplessly, we watched it fade
Leaving in view the open sea.
Upon our hearts a curtain laid
til home, again, that speck will be.
โFrank C., Maj. Ret. USAF
We are grateful to Frank for sharing this meaningful piece and for the perspective it brings to Memorial Day remembrance. Thank you to WTEN for sharing Frank's poem as well: https://news10.pulse.ly/hmonmibddi