Fiddler's Green

The Traditional Cavalryman's Prayer

Half way down the trail to Hell
In a shady, meadow green,
Are the souls of all dead troopers camped
Near a good, old-time canteen,
    And this eternal resting place
    Is known as Fiddler’s Green.

Marching past, straight through to Hell
The Infantry are seen,
Accompanied by the Engineers,
Artillery, and Marines,
    For none but the shades of Cavalrymen
    Dismount at Fiddler’s Green.

Though some go curving down the trail
To seek a warmer scene,
No trooper ever gets to Hell
Ere he’s emptied his canteen.
    And so rides back to drink again
    With friends at Fiddler’s Green.

And so when man  and horse go down
Beneath a saber keen,
Or in a roaring charge or fierce melee
You stop a bullet clean,
    And the hostiles come to get your scalp
    Just empty your canteen,
    And put your pistol to your head
    And go to Fiddler’s Green.

 

Recent Losses

    

 

1LT Wesley Nowsch 

1943 - 2009

Wesley Irving Nowsch

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NOWSCH, Wesley Irving Wesley Irving Nowsch, 84, of Marlborough, beloved husband of Muriel (Fuller) Nowsch and widower of the late Mildred (McAllister) Nowsch went Home to be with the Lord Thursday, morning (November 5, 2009). Born August 21, 1925 in Rockville, he was the son of the late Max and Lottie (Milton) Nowsch. Over the years, Mr. Nowsch was employed in a variety of professions. He worked as a professional truck driver as well as in carpentry, sheet metal and as an insurance adjustor. He combined his love for horses and driving, working for Allegra Farms where he drove a horse and carriage for countless weddings, special events and was even featured in a few television and movie productions. He was a proud and active member of the First Company Governer Horse Guard for over 60 years. The owner of Rockledge Ranch in Marlborough, his love of horses included raising, training and showing American Quarter horses. He was a longtime resident of Marlborough, where he was active in the community and served as a volunteer ambulance driver and Town Constable. He also managed and coached RHAM football. A man of great faith, Mr. Nowsch was a member and deacon of the Marlborough Congregational Church. He later became a member of Colchester Bible Baptist Church for over 20 years where he served in the AWANA youth group program. He loved horses, farming, riding his tractor and chopping wood. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, generosity, integrity, work ethic, but mostly for his love and devotion for his family. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by five daughters and their spouses. Janet and Frank Zaino of St. James City, Florida; Patti and Robert Koshko, Karen and Joseph Currier, Donna and Bret Brierley, and Peggy Poresky all of Marlborough; three sisters, Rita Rankl of Maine, Shirley Strickland of NH, and Francis Hodge; a brother, Richard Nowsch, both of Marlborough; 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and a host of extended family members and friends. In addition to Mildred, his beloved first wife of 48 years, he was predeceased by four brothers, Milton, Melvin, Robert and George. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. at the Colchester Bible Baptist Church, 38 Chestnut Hill Rd., Colchester, CT. Interment will follow in the Marlborough Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Christian Camp, c/o Colchester Bible Baptist Church, 38 Chestnut Hill Rd., Colchester, CT 06415. Care of arrangements has been entrusted to the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home of Colchester. For online condolences, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com
Published in Hartford Courant on November 6, 2009
 

 

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In Memoriam
"Baruch"
February, 2010

 
Special Olympics Color Guard, Simsbury.

Baruch learned to trailer, to carry a flag, to work as a team member.

1989 - 2010

Baruch was a fine trooper

 

 

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