to those who serve

To the mother that held her son for the last time,


to the mother whose son was returned to her, broken.


To the daughter who will grow up without her father,


to the young man whose mind was marred by the tragedy of war.


To the father that missed the first year of his baby's life,


to the grandfather shattered with grief.


To the sister whose brother paid the ultimate price for his country,


to the men and women that give selflessly,


Thank you.