I proudly chose this life of mine,
To wear a badge upon my chest
As a member of this thin blue line,
And serve among our Nation’s best
I’ve walked through blood, and snow and heat,
Pressing the attack
And fought with bandits on my beat,
For those who can’t fight back
I’ve missed holidays and little league games,
To guard the cities here on earth
Offered mine for those without a name,
Because that’s what Freedom’s worth
With warriors who wear a shield,
I’ve fought evil in each town
So the lamb can calmly walk the field,
And with the lion then lay down
I’ve stood tall and straight in a sea of blue,
As a flag draped coffin rolled by
Seen many tears and shed mine too,
As I’ve saluted one final goodbye
Yet for no special treatment will I pray,
Until my final shift is done
When dispatched on that final day,
To meet God’s only son
I ask Dear Lord, oh hear my plea,
As Your strength keeps me from harm
When I’m delivered unto Thee,
May it be in Saint Michael’s Arms.
- Lt. J.D. Ross
