Just as the Sun Went Down – Riehl Life: Village Wisdom for the 21st Century

“Music Lives On,” by Matt Kulak

Byriehlifegrace November 1, 2012November 6, 2012

One of the most satisfying things about Riehlife is connecting with new readers and hearing their thoughts. Matt Kulak commented on “Just as the Sun Went Down”–a Civil War song chosen by my father Erwin A. Thompson. Here’s a lovely letter he wrote to Pop. –Janet __________ So although the facts may disappear from history,…

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Civil War Song: “Just as the Sun Went Down” by Edna Florence

Byriehlifegrace September 16, 2009

Just As The Sun Went Down by Edna Florence (1899) 1. After the din of the battle’s roar, Just at the close of day, Wounded and bleeding upon the battle field, Two wounded soldiers lay. One held a ringlet of thin, gray hair, One held a lock of brown, Bidding each other a fond farewell,…