The passage and the poem "For the Fallen" share a common central idea of honoring and paying tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives in war. Both emphasize the solemnity and gravity of the ultimate sacrifice made by soldiers, and the need to remember and respect their sacrifice. The passage acknowledges the heroism of soldiers and the importance of remembering their service, while "For the Fallen" speaks to the enduring nature of their sacrifice and the ways in which their memory lives on. Both works recognize the tragedy of war and the impact it has on those who fight and those who are left behind, while also celebrating the bravery and selflessness of those who serve.