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Before us they stand
Always before us

Before us they stand
Facing outwards

Before us they stand
Between their country and danger

Before us they stand
Ready to defend us

Before us they stand
A reminder that our freedom isn't free

Before us they stand
Sacrificing their families

Before us they stand
Sacrificing their dreams

Before us they stand
Sacrificing their innocence

Before us they stand
Sacrificing civilian life

Before us they stand
Scared but going anyway

Before us they stand
Sacrificing limbs

Before us they stand
Sacrificing health

Before us they stand
Sacrificing sound bodies

Before us they stand
Spilling blood

Before us they stand
Giving their very lives

For us

Before us they stand
A reminder that our freedom is not free

Have you thanked a veteran today?

-enna

"This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends." -John 15:12-13