If E’er The Cost
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We are the sons and daughters
Of a proud and vibrant nation
A lineage of warriors true and brave
That weaves through each generation
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We stand watch upon the walls
While our loved ones sleep so sound
We are a million footprints left
On acres of foreign ground
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We are every battle cry
Echoed through long history
We, the blood run so red
On the roads to victory
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Should freedom e’er demand the cost
Tell them we did are very best
Drape us in the colors we served
We’ll go peaceful to final rest
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
Thank you for your service. I am only beginning to truly understand your sacrifice for this country.
Thanks sis!
Brad, thank you for your service. You are the best of us.
xoxoxo
You are too kind. I am but one of many. Thanks G!
My pleasure. One of many indeed but one who is kind, talented, wonderful 🥰🌹
thank you, and your fellow warriors, for your service!
Thanks Jim! Proud to serve.
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Thank you for your service. ❤
Thanks Kristian! xoxo
Without a doubt my brother! Well said! I applaud you!
Thank you my brother-in-arms!
Always a pleasure my brother!
Nice piece, Brad. Are you ever in touch with any of your military buddies?
No, Pete, I am not. To be honest, I put as much distance between myself and my past from a sense of self-preservation. I find it a difficult time to talk about and reminiscing does not have the joyous connotation most memories have. Now that my head is in a better place, time, distance, and the transient nature of duty stations makes it seem an almost impossible task. Thanks for asking!
I’ve heard the same sentiments echoed by others. People who never served (like me) can’t fully comprehend what that time must have been like. I’m glad that you are in a much better place now.
Thank you, Pete, for your kind wishes. I am in a better place now and it is thanks to the love and support of friends like you!