Country, Honor and Valor are your decree.
One nation under God is your banner
You: who so valiantly served, fought
and died for me are not forgotten.
My gratitude to you is unwavering.

You were like the lamb led to slaughter.
Without a word you sacrificed yourself for:
Life, Liberty and Justice for all.
With your blood you helped purchase
freedom for your fellow man.
Generations following behind you who
will never know your name say "Thank You".

God, who knew you before the foundations
of the earth were laid, says
"Soldier, Job Well Done".
What an honor and privilege it would be
for me to lay a wreath on your tomb,
representing my respect and the respect
of our country.

With all my heart I say "Thank You".
May God continue to bless you
and God bless America.

by Allie O'Brien, age 12