Written by Jenifer Chrisman on January 15, 2015.
For our freedom they stand,
A thin line of many colors,
On the home front,
And across the sea,
In times of peace and times of war,
Alike in all their diversity.
They are human,
With its strengths and frailties,
Of flesh and bone, heart and mind,
They pledge their lives,
To our country’s service,
But it is for the people,
They serve and protect.
Their courage and sacrifice,
Are our forgotten stories,
And our remembered glory.
With their blood, sweat and tears,
They pay for our freedom,
And our lives lived in peace.
This is dedicated to Anna Gaillard (1961-2014), a member of the MWR family, who gave so much of herself while proudly supporting the service members of Fort Gordon for six years. And to all the men and women of the military and public safety who have, are and will serve and sacrifice so much, and to their families who live that life along with them…Thank you.
