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Those Who Wore the GrayThere is a band whose ranks are thinning rapidly,Who in war and strife have fought side by side;And many were the braves who fellOf whom we hear their comrades tell,And of gallant scenes in the battle where they died.There is a band whose ranks are thinning rapidly,For they've travelled the greater distances of life's highway;And in war time by day or nightFought for a cause they deemed right,And tribute to them forever let us pay.There is a band whose ranks are thinning rapidly.They are sinking from the weight of many years;And they are in their greatest strifeNow they fight the battle of life,And must lose, but may they trust in God-He'll calm their fears.There is a band whose ranks are thinning rapidly,It's the band that so gallantly wore the gray;And as they are praised in word and songMay they rest assured the time is longBefore the memory of their deeds will fade away.Poem by Clayton FarmerPhoto: Confederate Veterans reunion near Brevard NC, 1911. North Carolina Confederates