The Old Warrior was a special man
who came along in a time
when he was needed most.
A time that is now gone forever.
When men believed and sacrificed,
when hero’s walked the earth in mass.
When patriotism was not just a word
but, by what men lived and judged
the worth of each,
a man who lived a life
most of us cannot comprehend.
An era now gone
as this warriors tour of duty ends
at this station, and begins anew
assigned to heaven's battalion.
Depart now Old Warrior on your unaccompanied tour,
we salute you.
What greater honor, when a man moves forward,
he leaves behind in each of us the best of what he was.
A defender, protector, supporter, victor, a warrior,
the last of the breed from an era when
America’s foundation, was built on the sacrifice
of men, made of steel.
The Old Warrior has reported for duty
that takes him away from us for now.
Those of us who remain behind,
remember, and will continue to remember,
because he now resides forever in our hearts.
As I look up at night, I envision The Old Warrior,
Wearing his uniform with great pride
Serving as God’s Soldier (Marine)
The guardian of heaven’s gate.
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