The Sacrifice

 

To the Vet I’ve never met,

And to the Soldier I never knew,
For the life that you’ve laid down,
And the sacrifice we’ve asked of you.

 You give us life with freedoms ring;

No one, nowhere can match,
And it’s by your sacrifice
That freedom’s seed will hatch.

Through your spirit people see

The darkness fade to light;
The outstretched hand you offer up
To give them back their sight.

Into harm’s way you willingly go

Without a second thought.
For it’s YOU who pays the precious price
For the freedoms that we’ve bought.

And, it is OF you, a soldier born

Of a spirits gentle might,
That the wage is paid, the sacrifice made,
To change what’s wrong to right.

 

So we weep for those who bear the scars
And morn those who paid full measure,
And we salute all you who’ve earned the right
To be called our Nation’s Highest Treasure.

 And if your spirit should wane a bit

From the things we ask of you,
Just know that we, The United States,
Have not lost our faith in you.

 So, keep your eyes clear and keen,

And your focus sharp and bright,
For your nation stands by your side
As you journey into harm’s night.

 For a nation can only renew its soul

Through the sacrifices made,
So we thank you for this precious price;
The sacrifice you gave.