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Innocence of Heroes
We see faces of innocence
Upon our nations' youth
But they've the hearts of heroes
When it comes to Liberty and Truth.
Young men and women of the Service
Standing straight and proud and tall
Ready to fight for Freedom
Ready to give their all.
Those faces of innocence
Will return, all, world-wise
Still looking young in body
But lifetimes' knowledge in their eyes.
There are some who will come home
To grieving families and friends
Just a memory to those loved ones
Whose loss never really ends.
Yet those faces of innocence
And those young heroes' hearts
Will come of age once more
With dreams each new life imparts.
Another generation born
To this world of war and strife
Searching for the elusive answer
To lasting peacetime in their life.
Why must this crazy world
Breed such pain and misery?
When will the human race
Let young innocence be?
'Guess there will always be a madman
Who is filled with hate and greed
Who will force himself on others
And plant that killing seed.
And there will always be those young heroes who will fight.
Who will leave their innocence behind for what they know is right.
~ © Del Abe Jones ~
Copyright © February 24th, 1991 Del Abe Jones
Used with permission
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without the prior written permission of Del Abe Jones
A Nation Of Heroes
Teamwork in abundance, with peace in our heart,
Striving stronger than ever, while loved ones are apart.
Lives at stake, this is no game,
I will fight to the death, and do so without shame.
Each day an eternity, with no end in sight,
We are behind you, and support you a nations delight.
We pray for your return, welcome you with pride,
We will recognize all heroes, and mourn those who died.
Every life that is lost, is a commitment thats true,
They did it for us, and the RED, WHITE and BLUE.
~~ Author Unknown ~~
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