They’re My Family, They’re My Brothers

They served their country very well
Like true brothers one and all,
From distances far and wide they came,
For they had heard the call!

To the very, very last man they said,
You can always count on me,
To defend our nation at any cost
Because that’s the price of liberty!

Our proud and fighting forces
Are the backbone of our nation,
They are the best of the very best,
In all of their courage and dedication!

There is absolutely no greater honor,
Than to serve your native or adopted land
And to fight for your liberty and freedom
And to proudly take and make your stand!

I respect those in our military
Above and beyond all others,
I served with them thru hell and fire,
They’re my family, they’re my brothers!

William Grant Burns, Poet Laureate