I was wounded in combat by a trip wire booby trap that detonated a grenade, that in turn detonated an artillery round. I felt firsthand the selfless sacrifices and humanity of Sharon's nursing sisters, bearing a most noble calling in the nursing corps that serves the U.S. military. I am forever indebted for their tender mercies at a time I was deprived of love, fallen destitute and abandoned, feeling only cold heat of war’s savagery, in peril of very life itself. Sharon Ann Lane truly epitomized that unselfish healing I received. She tenderly administered to the slings and arrows of that most terrible beast called war. She gave of her very essence in this greatest act of love, meting out her healing to nourish and restore not only abundant physical wounds, but also by her goodness assuaging insidious mental afflictions that a treacherous war implants in the minds of “boys next door.” Sharon indeed paid the highest price for her convictions. In great courage Sharon gave her all to that greater spirituality she valued more than life itself. I am humbled and honored by the sweet memory of...
by Gary Jacobson
Long abide in glory, Sharon Ann Lane Memories of her spirit lauded in honeyed refrain Feeling compassion born of great empathy Showing warring souls sweet caring sympathy A Vietnam nurse healing with tender affinity An angel of mercy, God’s right hand Bringing compassion to this sweet and sour land Sensitivity filling her being through life abbreviate Now gazing down from heavenly summit.  Give a moment’s love to Sharon Ann Lane Who filled her life easing other’s pain Gave her gift of life, in Vietnam’s war insane Only Vietnam nurse to die from enemy attack In Chu Lai Hospital, 312th Evac... Killed While caring for prisoners of the enemy Killed By a rocket’s shrapnel fired by the enemy. With pride we salute Sharon Ann Lane Who thinking not of worldly gain Lived a life of service Bestowing healing talents generous. 24 years old the stories told Cut short so young... So young... Ripped from life not yet fully sung. Sharon’s blessed name will live on in history Died June 8, 1969, Her day that will live on in infamy O restore to this angel of mercy Deserved peace of spiritual wholeness O God, her wearied and tender soul caress Let her voice forever ring To her warmest praises let heavenly angels sing. Erect a statue in Sharon’s beloved honor In home state Ohio, for this nurse, God’s warrior That by her selfless manner We may find appreciation deeply inspiring Filling hearts of those around rejoicing Feeling her gentle love abiding Feel abounding her giving symbol Bringing peace to hearts that no more tremble Who in Sharon’s fond memory assemble. Long live the memory of Sharon’s humble nobility For in her pure largess reigns spirituality See visions of the sacrifice of Sharon Ann Lane Making tears fall like drenching rain Remember well this valiant brave nurse Who stayed the course through Vietnam’s worst Hold her cherished thought to your bosom Treasure her vitality of spirit that in you will blossom. For if you remember Sharon Ann Lane She will never die. Let not Sharon’s sweet memory wane For dwelling beside the throne of her Master on high Sharon’s still caring Still sharing Still brushing hurtful tears from eyes that cry Still walking beside you with heartfelt sigh You’ll feel her there, by and by... TAPS... "Day is done, gone the sun, From the lakes, from the hills, From the skies, All is well, safely rest. God is nigh"
paying tribute to a soldier's nursing guardian angels, "Warrior And The Nurse,"
Please Be Kind and my Guestbook sign, That I Might Know You Passed This Way!
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