PROUD AMERICAN's blog: "Go ahead make my day"

                                                               MY HERO

  Holding hands walking in the park

  caught up in our conversation

  didn't even realize it was dark.

   Sharing stories of what life may bring,

   and our wedding day, what songs

   we want them to sing.

   It would've been perfect

   in every way,

   but you were in the military

   and were called away.

   I remember when I watched you pack

   though I didn't want to beleive it,

   I knew there was a  chance

   you may not be coming back.

   As you boarded the ship,

   I waved from the pier

   though I tried not to cry

   I wiped back a tear.

   I knew you'd be coming back

   so I watched all the clocks

   as time passed it got easier

   til the chaplain came by and

   told me your convoy was hit

   they found your body with your

   gun in your hands, face down in the rocks.

   When they bring you home

    I'll have your uniform pressed

    with all your medals, ribbons

    and name tag, and with pride

    I'll thank the Honor Guard

    when they present me with

    your folded flag.