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OUR BRILLIANT NATIONAL STARS
Our Country has been mourning since the endgame,
But it revives our memories of our immortal heroes...
Nam, Phu, Vy, Hung, Hai, Can - What fame !
At the execution stake, he kept his words firm:
"I want to behold my Motherland before departing Her !"
He refused the blindfold, the three-headed striped Tiger,
Ho Ngoc Can's eminent glory, nothing can ever blur.
As Ranger Commander, Training Chief, Staff Officer,
Then Combat Leader, Tran Van Hai evaded shame.
He chose death since the Great Cause had declined,
But for his integrity and valor History retains his name.
Let us bow farewell to gallant Nguyen Khoa Nam,
The Lion of the West killed himself as his bulwark fell.
The fired shots resounded in place of warriors' oath
Shaking the ground, frightening the foes as well.
Binh-Long and An-Loc, the two LE family Victors,
Set for their men encouraging examples of resistance.
Nguyen Vy, Van Hung, the renowned of the century,
Had their sagas noted for their monumental existence.
How we regret Pham Van Phu of Kontum, Pleiku...
Strong minded through so many an impossible mission
Not to let himself get captured again by the brigands;
He took a dose of poison to voice his steady position.
May the Sacred Spirit of our Homeland welcome
These and other heroes' noble souls to the Holy Hall.
Let us by the millions in Black April, in deep mourning,
Light our heart's incense to commemorate them all.
Translation by Thanh-Thanh
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