Today we honor
Those that have served
For the sacrifice they made
The fragile peace they have
preserved.
Seeing us through times
Both good and bad
Giving above and beyond
Giving all they had.
Working twenty four seven
Three hundred sixty five days
a year
Giving heart and soul
Through the darkness and fear.
Nobody asks
Just why do they give
The freedom we enjoy
In this country that we live.
I stand and give a salute
To those that continue to serve
to this day
I hope you find yourself home
safely soon
And this will where you will stay.
(c)2008 T. LaFountain