To those who are still standing,
And to those who have fallen,
This is the day the world becomes understanding,
And begins to know why it was your calling,

You stood up to do what so many people fear to do,
You are the one who laid down their all for us,
No matter what you might've gone through,
You came out with success,

Because of you; we could wake up to see another sunrise,
Thanks for your time and the sacrafice you made,
I soon shall be the one to arise,
And let my life notes be played,

You were the brave and the bold,
You kept your feet moving even when times were tough,
Even when the days and nights became cold,
You never said that you had enough,

Fighting for your family and friends,
Keeping their freedoms in sight,
Wanting to be the one to protect them to the very end,
Just for the freedoms and rights,

You are the one out there,
Protecting this country so we can chase the American dream.

Written by
Poolee Jonathon Ramos
RSS Allentown, Pennsylvania
20090525 (May 25, 2009)

I might edit it a little more later.