The Few and the Proud

T our of duty, loud and proud defenders of freedom
H onor, honesty and a humble heart
E xtraordinary courage and valor

F aithful fearless focused force
E nduring engaging enforcing and eradicating
W atchful willful worthy warriors

T rue blue to the red white and blue
H eadlong headstrong head on
E liminating evil men everywhere on earth

P rotectors of life and liberty
R esolute to the greater good
O utdo outfit outwit outlast out fight out of control outlaws
U nafraid against any challenge or challenger
D uty of service dedicated to serve

T hank you to all that have served, are serving and will serve
H eros you are, YES YOU ARE
E ach and every one

M en and women paying the price for us all
A llegiance to The United States Of America
R eliant to their brothers and sisters in arms
I nducted inseparable irrefutable and intrepid
N ever for money or glory always for God and country
E xemplary moral fiber and pride in the Corp
S emper fi


GODSPEED TO YOU ALL
Fortis, paratus et fidelis
Semper vigilo
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Haji Avatar
July 25, 2015 at 5:37 PM
Potent and inspiring indeed! I've enjoyed it line by line. Good poem Warner.
Gleason Avatar
December 22, 2014 at 10:56 PM
Beautifully written & humbling. Thanks to all who served & serve ~
Baxter Avatar
December 22, 2014 at 11:09 PM
thank you for kind comments and thanks for supporting our special heroes they truly deserve it
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