Rest Dear Soldier

by BR Fite

Rest Dear Soldier, we can take it from here,

You fought your fight and lived your moment of fear,

You have completed your tour and earned your battle scars,

Thanks to your service yesteryear, beyond tomorrow is ours.

Rest Dear Soldier, your battle on this ole earth was won,

We will forever teach your timely tale to daughter and son,

Liberty stands tribute to your selfless sacrifice,

Your duty is done, for our freedom you paid the price.

Rest Dear Soldier and be at ease, you can know this much is true,

We sing the Star-Spangled Banner because you bled Red, White, and Blue,

We will always remember with pride and peace of mind,

We exist because you bravely gave all—for all mankind!