My flag flies at half mast

today was a tragic day
all around the world
rough and bold men
were reduced to tears

we gathered in bars
to mourn the loss of those
so young and innocent
so abruptly prevented from reaching their potential
nineteen thousand of my children
burnt alive
in but a few hours

my thoughts and condolences
are with the beam family
in such horrific moments
and such trying times

to them


the fallen children
our future generations of intoxication
those eighty thousand gallons of bourbon
gone
in a blaze of fire

so join me
in a moment of silence
and drain your glass
in praise of those fallen heros