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WITH THANKFUL HEARTS

We stand and watch as you march by -
Wipe tears of pride - from swollen eyes;
Our hands, our hearts are lifted high,
Thank God for you - each girl and guy!
With shaken hearts, our prayers - our dreams
Our Hallelujahs drown out screams -
You went - you served - to keep us safe,
Returned unharmed, ‘twas God’s pure grace.
But there are those - who gave yet more,
Who bled and died on that distant shore.
Listen and hear their still small voice,
"Twas not in vain - it was my choice.'
Tonight we’ll sleep in comfort’s arms;
Our hearts will feel no fear or harm,
For you - our dear ones - marching by
Have kept us safe - this is our cry!
Thank God for soldiers - brave and true.
Forever --- we will honor you.

© by: Becky Campbell Ostrzycki