Honoring Our Military

Honoring Our Military

We see our flag on high
with soldiers standing by
to fight without delay
if danger comes our way.

The mighty men of war
defend our nation’s shore.
With valor, heroes all;
for us these men stand tall.

They are the sharpened blade,
the finest ever made,
the sword that keeps us free,
protecting liberty.

In times of war and peace,
maneuvers never cease
as these courageous men
stay ready to defend.

Some are the ones we see
there on the foreign field;
but for each man in sight,
the ones in secret fight.

They don’t ask for honors
as they protect their brothers;
and we should lift a prayer
of thanks that they are there.

On the land or at sea,
Those who serve, I believe,
are the saints God has made -
His mantle on them laid.

We may not know each name
but honor them today.
Dear God, please hear our prayer,
and let them know we care.

Copyright © November 11, 2008 by Karen M. Crump

If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War.  George Washington