In search of solace and some peace of mind
They journeyed far, leaving their past behind
Brethren of war, now struggling to cope
Hoping to find in each other, a glimmer of hope
With eyes filled with memories of battles past
And hearts burdened with the weight of their task
They searched for something, seeking out their own
A brother or sister, who knew what they'd known
And in the end, they found what they sought
In a chance encounter, they met and talked
Discovering not just a friend, but a kindred soul
Whose mission it was to help others feel whole
For side by side, they stood as one
Those whose duty was never quite done
But whose passions thrived in service to others
Whose needs they knew, sisters and brothers
For they’ve found their calling in helping those who served
And together they stood, ready to preserve
The legacy of those who gave their all
And to help those who answered the call
And amidst their work, a folded flag they saw
A symbol of sacrifice and of lives cut raw
A reminder of those who gave their all
And of the families left to bear the pall
With heavy hearts, they paused and stood
To honor the fallen, as they knew they should
For in their work, they felt a duty
To never forget, and to honor their beauty
And so they pledged, to keep on giving
To keep on serving, and to keep on living
In the memory of those who could not
Their legacy forever, a cherished thought.
So let us honor those who fought
And those who still work, to help them not
Just remember their sacrifice, but also their grace
As they lend a helping hand, to those in the same place.
by Jeremy Idleman