I Salute You!

Our homeland has changed, things are different, it’s not the same as before.

Leaders today serve themselves, there is interest in the people no more. 

I swore to protect and defend our constitution, from enemies within and without.

I promised to obey the orders of the president and the officers appointed over me; I did so with no doubt. 

Serving under leaders that I didn’t choose, is what, by oath I said I’d do.  

I wasn’t just defending the constitution, I was protecting our way of life too. 

At the start of each day, in days now long gone, when Ol’ Glory was run up the flagpole,

I saluted the flag and prayed to God, “Please keep our nation undivided and whole.” 

I didn’t see the president or the officers when I honored the Red, White and Blue.

What I saw was my family, my friends and the thankful ones like you.  

By your gratitude I’ve been blessed beyond hope, exceeding all human measure.

Your appreciation, your kind words, your thanks, are a veteran’s greatest treasure.

You thank me for what I’ve done. I thank you for what you do. 

To keep our nation great requires a lot more people like YOU!