“As side by side they traveled through the years”

A tribute to the women who went down to death with their husbands—suggested by Mrs. Isidor Straus’s devotion.

AS side by side they traveled through the years

Strong in a love that daily grew in power,

So they together faced their final hour

With hearts whose steadfast courage conquered fears;

Eager for life, yet dauntless volunteers

Among the ranks of death. So great deeds flower

From scenes of tragedy. So great souls tower

Above the grave and bid us dry our tears!

And womanhood throughout the world must thrill

Before the glory of that sacrifice

To love and loyalty. The ready will

That chose to die rather than pay the price

For life, and thus upon its latest breath

Proved to mankind love’s triumph over death!