Requiem For A Citizen Soldier

You see the faces of heroes,
They flash on the TV screen,
Being added to the Honor Roll:
The dead we have sacrificed.

These are our brothers and sisters.
These are our daughters and sons.
These are fathers and husbands.
These are wives and mothers.

We will miss each of them.
They were Reserve and Guard members.
They were called upon to serve.
They have paid the ultimate price.

Each was a true patroit.
Each volunteered to serve.
Each served with distinction.
Each is a hero to all of us.

Say their names loud, one last time!
Render you one final salute.
 Salute valor, salute the hero.
Say goodbye to a loved one.
 

Soldier's Requiem

He marched to the drumbeat,
In step with his Company,
A proud member of the Army,
A soldier defending his nation.

When he was called upon,
He stood in harm's way.
His was the shield of freedom.
His was the sword of democracy.

"Into the attack, take the hill!
Maneuver your way forward, keep pushing!
Take out the machine gun, kill them!
You must move forward and destroy all!"

The battle streamers of this nation,
 Were earned by this soldier.
He represents all our heroes,
As his sacrifice, is the ultimate.

Say his name loud one last time!
Say goodby to the man we called friend.
Say goodbye to the lover and husband.
Say goodbye to the father and son.
 

Sailor's Requiem

In whites and dress blues,
 He was a true sailorman.
He sailed upon the seven seas-
To many lands and many ports.

His was the battle station,
That extended this nation's might.
Should an enemy ever strike,
His was the sword of democracy.

He could surprise an enemy.
He could strike an enemy from above,
Or his mighty guns could destroy a foe.
A global sailor controlled the sea lanes.

This sailorman served his country.
His was the shield of our freedom.
His was the sacrifice in wartime.
His is the glory of this nation.

Farewell my friend, my comrade-in-arms.
Farewell the lover and husband who was true.
Farewell the father and granddad too.
Farewell the legend, and farewell the hero.
 

Airman's Requiem

He wore his airman's uniform,
 And he was proud of his service.
He flew the skies protecting freedom.
He struck from above when ordered.

His was the ultimate calling:
He flew the fighter planes,
He flew the bomber planes, 
And he flew the chopper ships.

He extended this nation's reach.
No one was safe from an airstrike.
He led the attack forces from above,
Destroying all that stood in the way of victory.  

Always, he was prepared.
Always, he was on ready call.
His strength was this nation's.
His courage was from within.

Say his name loud, one last time!
Say goodbye to a man we called friend.
Say goodbye to the lover and husband.
Say goodbye to the father and son.

 

Coast Guard Requiem
(Semper Paratus - Always Prepared)

The sea is where they served.
Their job was to save others.
In storm, wind, and cold,
They would risk all, for others.

"Into the storm, into the waves.
Men will die if we do not rescue them.
Their ship is floundering and doomed.
They cannot survive in these sea's."

 It was an every day job,
 To brave the sea and rescue others.
Yes, they saved many lives.
Now, we have lost one of ours. 

A member of the Coast Guard
Has passed from this world -
To the next, to join his shipmates:
Those who served, and did not return.

Offer you one final salute!
Say "goodbye" to a son grown brave.
Say "goodbye" to a husband and lover.
Say "goodbye" to a Dad no longer here.
 

Old Soldier's Requiem

The old soldier has departed.
He has fought his last battle.
He is gone, resting eternal.
His was the history of our nation.

He was young and strong once.
He wore his uniform with pride,
 And when he was called upon,
He stood bravely in harm's way.

The old soldier's ribbons talk:
 They say he fought many campaigns,
 They say his bravery was honored, 
They say his nation was grateful.

Say his name loud one last time!
The name of a hero, from wars past.  
He has joined his comrades
From battles fought long ago.


Offer you one final salute!
Say goodbye to the man we called friend.
Say goodbye to the lover and husband.
Say goodbye to the father and granddad.

 

Seafarer's Requiem

From the time before history,
The lure of the sea enticed many,
To seek the distant horizon,
To journey to far off lands.

They go off into the sea, 
They go off into the ocean,
 And some sail on the lakes.
Others, they navigate the rivers.

But some who journey far off-
Meet with danger and storm.
Some journey on a last voyage.
Some sink to the bottom of the sea.

And those who reside on the bottom,
Are the skeletons of the deep blue.
They are gone, never to return:
Lost at sea - buried at sea.

Say goodbye to a mate.
 Say goodbye to a loved one.
Say goodbye to a seafarer,
Resting eternal at the bottom of the sea.

 

Band of Brothers Requiem

They were thrust into conflict,
Ordered to perform their duty:
Kill or be killed, no other choice.
They were a band of brothers.

They fought with the enemy.
They all knew the fear of battle.
They watched friends torn asunder.
They died in each others arms.

The combat veterans of this nation,
They share this "band of brothers" bond.
They each relied upon the other.
 They each survived conflict and war.

And, with this experience of battle,
They bonded, and acknowledged this bond,
For they have served, and been tested.
They have stood with men of courage.

Our brother is now gone, resting eternal.
 Offer you one final salute.
Salute courage, salute valor,
 Salute the man we called brother.
 

Air Commando Requiem

Our squadron mate has passed-
Into the "wild blue yonder",
Where all airmen dream of going,
From when they first see the sky.

He will not return from this mission,
It is his final flight into eternity.
But he will be remembered by us, 
His fellow warriors in the sky.

All bow their heads and remember:
When he was youthful and courageous,
When he went where others feared to go,
When he flew with the "Commandos".

He is the legend of the Commandos.
He is the airman who would volunteer.
He is the warrior in each girl's heart.
He is the hero his nation does honor.

Farewell my friend, my comrade-in-arms.
Farewell the lover and husband who was true. 
Farewell the father and granddad too.
Farewell the legend, and farewell the hero.
 

Ranger's Requiem

 He wore the black and gold tab.
He was a U.S. Army Ranger.
His was the job to lead the way.
He volunteered to be first.

"Hit the beach, scale the cliff.
Disreguard enemy fire, take the gun,
For you are tasked to do the deed.
Others rely on you to never fail."

He never failed his comrades.
He always fought the hard fight.
Courage and valor were his calling. 
He would dare, and he would win.

This Ranger lead from the front.
The battle streamers of this nation,
 Were earned by this elite soldier.
Gallantry in action, was his job.

Say his name loud one last time!
Salute the warrior, salute the hero.
Say goodbye to a friend and a comrade.
Say goodbye to a husband and a father.

 

Delta Force Requiem

"The briefing is classified: Top Secret.
Tasking comes from the highest authority.
Chances of success are questionable.
You must plan, rehearse and succeed!"
 
He was a quiet professional,
A member of an elite unit,
Where only the best of the best,
 Were called upon to serve.

He stood prepared and ready,
A volunteer to get the job done.
Whatever they needed done -
He was the man they called upon.

You didn't read stories about him.
You didn't even know what he did.
But he stood tall among his peers.
He carried his courage lightly.

He is gone, resting eternal.
Offer you one final salute.
Salute courage, salute valor,
Salute the warrior we served with.
 

Nurse's Requiem

She wore her whites with pride.
She was the nurse caring for others.
Her choice was a giving profession.
She gave hope and care as needed.

Her smile would brighten the day for all.
Her laughter brought a smile to our faces.
Her encouragement was what we needed.
Her giving of herself was a daily occurrence.

She served in the hospitals.
 She served with the field units.
She served on the air ambulances,
Always ready, to provide comfort and aid.

In the night, she was the savior.
During the day, she was the healer.
Always there, always giving of herself.
She indeed was an "angel of mercy".

She is gone now, resting eternal.
Render you one final salute!
Salute valor, salute the giver, 
Salute the nurse; say goodbye to her.

 

Combat Medic's Requiem

 They carried a midical kit.
They braved the enemy fire.
They risked their own lives,
Thus, they could save others.

In the thick of combat-
You always heard the call:
"Corpman" or "Medic".
It was a call for help.

Combat Medics are heroes.
They are the bravest of the brave.
When others seek shelter,
 They seek to help the wounded.

 Our combat medic is gone.
He has joined the fallen.
He will be welcomed up their,
For he is a hero come home.

Render you one final salute.
Salute valor, salute the hero,
Salute the man we relied upon.
Say each of you, your goodbye.