as the sun rises across the sky, beautiful it is to you and i

the same sun rises on distant shores
another day of battle they must endure
 land mines tanks and bulletts avast
they pray this wave of attack will not last

sheltered in ditches covered in blood
sinking knee deep in foul smelling mud

a shot rings out the ground runs red
another brother at his feet has fallen dead

some make it home others still remain
to live hell on earth enduring endless pain

they fought for you they fought for me
there was no question of sex race or creed

so honor them in your mind and honor them in your hearts
on this special day that has been set apart

for if not for them we couldnt be free
for if not for them these words wouldnt be

so please dont let their efforts and sacrafice go untold
honor every soldier young and old.

 thank you for everything you have sacraficed for a nation of freedom that is free thanks to you