They sleep on cots made for just one
Sometimes even with their boots on
They awake long before the sun
And work very hard to stay strong
Strong for themselves
Strong for their families
Strong for the country they serve
Strong for the flag that waves above
They work and train
In the heat, cold, and rain
They sweat, they swear
Sometimes wondering why they are there
In the distance they hear gun fire
And watch the hawks fly over
They pray for their brothers
Their loved ones and themselves
And yet they go on
Doing their job
Determined to make proud
The ones that have passed on
They fight for justice
They serve for freedom
They cry for the fallen
And celebrate the day
These are our soldiers
Proud and strong
Serving flag and country
Away and at home
For the job they do
We need to give our support
So they know they are loved
From the depths of our hearts
~I will always support out troops!! I try to honor all of them from the past and the present and to all that will serve. I have family and many friends in the military, and I was in for a brief time myself. It is a tough way of life but someone has to do it.
