Missouri University of Science and Technology - Rollamo Yearbook (Rolla, MO)

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To The Miners Who Served Their Country Since the day on which it was decided to dedicate this Eollamo, the “Victory Edition ’ to you, we have been trying to think of something appro- priate to say. That you will go down into t he history of our country with the millions of other men who, like you, heeded the call to arms and left their customary pursuits to take up a glorious though hazardous task, is certain In the history of M. S. M., however, you stand out alone. Tour accomplish- ments will never be forgotten, and the record you made will ever be the bright spot in this school ' s history. Although your number includes commissioned officers as well as non- commissioned officers and privates, it cannot be said that any one man of you did more than another. You have served, you have done your best, you have proved yourself worthy of I he confidence placed in you by our government, and you have made a record of which M. S, M. may well be proud. As we review this record, we are reminded of those who did not live to . receive their well-earned praise. Of them it may be said : “On fame ' s eternal camping ground Their silent tents are spread, While glory guards with solemn rounds The bivouac of the dead ’ Your accomplish metits can only be portrayed by the following statement of facts wliich : though months have elapsed since peace was declared, and though every effort has been made, is not absolutely complete.