The Faithful: Memorial Day, 2022

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The Faithful honored at Arlington National Cemetery

The Faithful, for Memorial Day

For all we are

For all it’s worth

For all that we give thanks

The Patriot who shows His worth

Is One above the ranks

 

To Him we owe our very peace

Our little slice of life divine

Everything we hold most dear

Our values, health and family vine

 

Not just the vine but firm roots too

Make both our treasure and each breath

A blessing and acknowledgment

To know the One who wagered death

 

So when to cast a simple thought

Of Whom to which we owe this grace

We do so in highest regard

And recognize the Noble Ace

 

Who gave to us great sacrifice

Who dared to put it on the line

Who thought of self only last

Who in no brighter virtue shines

 

The struggle of uncertain future

The perilous journey thus far trudged

Fuel the hope that victory’s nearer

Thrusting fate upon the judged

 

And for all His hurt and cost and pain

Today we thank the Warrior

For all it is we have to gain

To He the Gallant Courier.

 

He who delivers us from hardship

In Whom we trust with all we are

To the Few who shape our destiny

The Captains forging shorelines far

 

To Them we bid a thankful nod

A tip of our solemn cap

To Those who heard the Nation’s call

To They who charged the raging clap

 

To He who even danger fears

To He the Courageous Spartan

To He who history holds ever dear

To the One never forgotten

 

This and more for God and Country

Risking all to keep us safe

Gratitude and eternal glory

Go to the soldier free and brave.