For all the soldiers and veterans out there
All I can do is thank you for keeping my country free
All I can do is say “God bless you,” is that enough for what you have done for me?
All I can do is shake your hand and admire your strength and pride
All I can do is to never leave you in my support that I’ll never hide
I stand for the National Anthem and proudly place my hand on my heart
Is it enough that I’ll bleed for my country and never tear her apart?
I proudly took the opportunity to pay my respects to the moving wall
I cried for those who never came home, I cry for one and all
I have 57 years as a civilian watching a war that’s on TV
I know I’ll never understand all the hell that you soldiers see
All I can do is write my words to show my support and care
God bless you, my prayers to you for all the soldiers and veterans out there
Grant H. Wass
Carson City