I have one consolation that
lives with me today.
That God is near to them, in his
own special way.
So God in all Your mercy, keep
near Thyself the soul,
Of every Submariner, still on
his final patrol.
Lord, this departed shipmate
with dolphins on his chest
is part of an outfit known as
the best.
Make him welcome and take him by
the hand.
You'll find without a doubt he
was the best in all the land.
So, heavenly Father add his name
to the roll
of our departed shipmates still
on patrol.
Let them know that we who
survive
will always keep their memories
alive.