Thursday, January 21, 2010

I Salute You


Back on a naval base
After all those years 
A lump fills my throat 
My eyes well with tears

 
Happy to be among my brethren
Just as you might suspect 
The sight of each and everyone 
Fills me with pride and respect

They're the best of the best
Men and women of the Military 
True defenders of our freedoms 
For they clearly see
 

The right to be free takes much more
Than some ink upon a scroll 
But dedicated, patriotic American's 
Sweat and blood on patrol

Doing what it takes
To stand in the breach 
Who are the very breath 
Of the liberties we teach 

And tho I shed the uniform
Thirty seven years ago 
I snap to attention, I salute 
Men and women whom I know 

Are the nations very best!
Shipmates tried and true 
Men and women of the military 
Pride of the red, white and blue! 

 

 Russ Pergram

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