Prayers now
rise to heaven
For all in
life who serve
Battles for
their country
As freedom
is preserved
Each one of
you our heroes
Who sacrifice
each day
Life and soul
with dignity
Such courage
you display
Hearts are
always with you
In any place
you dwell
Saluting you
with honor
With love
unparalleled
Each day a
special blessing
Upon those
we call "our brave"
Our countries
greatest freedom
With memories
engraved
Thank you for
this honor
You give with
pride each day
Those of all
our "seasons"
Will never
fade away
For each of
you our promise
Of all our
freedom saved
Each battleground
now sacred
By footsteps
that were paved.
Poem by
Francine Pucillo
©2003
