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Who Will Answer the Call

How should we remember them? Those men and women - Who have died for us? How should we remember them? Do we remember them in thoughts? - only come in once in a while Do we remember them in salutation? - visiting their graves Or do we remember them in deeds? - taking on where they left off - taking care of their children Just ask yourself what do you like others to do for you when you are gone And do it Thoughts are not enough, my friends Prove it Prove it that you care for me and for you Yes. You. If it wasn't for me you wouldn't be here Me as I am fighting for you Me as I am taking care of the fort so you can have liberty Me as ahh you got the answers Remember - talk is cheap You have to pair it with your actions When was the last time you visited someone who has passed away fighting for their country? When was the last time you tell someone you care and prove it? Blood built this foundation and upon it comes you and me It takes sacrifice And there is no higher calling They did their jobs It is our turn to do theirs What are left to do? And do it America - here we come Come for our calling Whatever you want us to do Whether fighting in the front Or taking care of business at home Who will answer the call?

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