It’s not a priest that gives us our freedom of religion <br />And it’s not a reporter that gives us our freedom of voice. <br />It’s not any judge, lawyer, politician, or teacher <br />But the blood of a soldier that has sacrificed by choice. <br /> <br />Our soldiers line up to be remembered <br />As the best of the best at their job. <br />They wish to be needed and depended on <br />To save all we love from the mob. <br /> <br />They risk their life and limb for liberty <br />Standing firm against evil unwilling to break. <br />To be part of something greater than themselves <br />They are willing to sacrifice whatever it will take.<br /><br />Tom Zart<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/american-soldier-poem/
