To you who stand on distant shores,
Where waves collide and thunder roars,
With weary eyes and weathered hands,
You bear the weight of foreign lands.
Through silent nights and skies of gray,
In hostile lands so far away,
You march through dawn, through dust, through dread,
With courage fierce and vows unsaid.
In lands unknown, beneath strange stars,
You carry freedom’s wounds and scars,
While back at home we live our lives,
Secure in peace your strength provides.
Far from the warmth of fireside light,
You guard our dreams throughout the night.
In every stride and breath you take,
You shield our world for freedom’s sake.
For every mile you walk alone,
In places where the sun has shone
On fallen friends, on battles won,
Your purpose stands, your will stays strong.
Through burning sands and bitter frost,
You count the gain, accept the cost.
For liberty, for hope’s bright flame,
You fight with valor, in freedom’s name.
When fear grows dark and danger near,
When heavy hearts are worn by fear,
You rise with strength we cannot see,
Your courage keeps us safe and free.
And while we sleep in beds secure,
Unbothered by the threats you cure,
Your vigil keeps the darkness far,
You stand our shield, our morning star.
The flag soars high because of you,
Its stars alight, its stripes in view.
Each breath you take, each wound you bear,
Ensures our freedom’s tender care.
Though words can scarcely meet the weight
Of what you’ve done, of what you face,
We raise our voices, hands, and hearts,
To honor all that you impart.
So here’s to you, defenders brave,
Who cross the earth, the skies, the waves,
To guard a land you love so deep,
To give us dreams we hold and keep.
May peace return to calm your stride,
May home embrace you, arms open wide.
Let love and rest become your guide
When battle’s end bids you abide.
And let each dawn remind us all
Of those who answered freedom’s call,
The shield, the hope, the guiding light
That holds the line for freedom’s right.
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