Nearly all my life I watched you
As you taught me many things
With grace, class, dignity and love
You wore good traits just like a glove

Accepted people as they were
had no preconceptions
All had the chance to be themselves
Regardless of conditions

You fought the bloodiest battle
That our country ever fought
We can never measure or repay
What your sacrifices bought

So rest now weary warrior
You’ve earned eternal rest
You’ve lived a good, rewarding life
You’ve more than passed the test

Save a place up there for me
I’ll meet you there again
Till then we have good memories
God bless, God-speed, Fair-winds.