I'll remember when they told me

that you were never coming home

and how we wept for all the things

that you had left undone.

I'll remember how you told me

that you were proud to serve --

standing tall beside the others --

our freedom to preserve.

And I'll remember all the pride I felt

inside my heart that day

as we stood and smiled and waved

and sent you on your way.

I'll remember, I'll remember ...

there'll be laughter with my tears,

as I recall the memories

we made throughout the years.

In honor of those who gave all.

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