Proud Soldier

You were a soldier with pride Defending a nation From forces of evil You fought on the sands Of a South Pacific land You fought for an island Owned by Japan Our forces were strong And you fought with great might The island of Iwo Jima You would take that night Though death was around you You faltered not You fought with bravery You knew not how to stop Victory was yours, your brothers Your friends A victory that death will make You forever live You helped our nation Win the war That one tiny island Was one Great reward You gave your life Or maybe not Regardless your destiny You fought a great fight Sixty years has now Come and gone But we are still proud Of the bravery you have shown Dedication To my grandfather, Jack Madison Fluitt, a United States Marine Corp. Raider who fought the battle of Iwo Jima. You are gone now but we remember your life with much pride and honor. To all the other soldiers who fought at Iwo Jima or any other battle of World War II, thank you for our freedom. We owe our lives to you. ©March, 25,2005 Kimberly Fluitt