American Soldiers

Oh the fallen soldiers,
...who have died for liberty,
Who rest in their place,
...now that nation is free.

Unto you do I render,
...pen this humble salute.
To such excellence of spirit,
...none may refute.

To all who lie with you,
...and to those who still live.
You are the nation's finest,
...best America has to give.

Sleeping in foxholes,
...flying missions all night,
Manning ships that insure;
...freedom greets mornings light.

You are never forgotten,
...by those who understand.
The freedom so often taken for granted,
...does such a high price demand.

The lives of so many,
...who have so much to give.
But willing to sacrifice all,
...that freedom may live.

May we never forget,
...as we grill, drink lemonade.
But remember the holiday's reason,
...and the sacrifices made.

Let every American take notice,
...humble hearts and pray,
For every soldier past and present,
...who make America what it is today."

 

 Russ Pergram