God Bless Our Soldiers

There is discipline in A Soldier 
you can see it when he walks, 
There is honour in A Soldier 
you hear it when he talks. 
There is courage in A Soldier 
you can see it in his eyes, 
There is loyalty in A Soldier 
that he will not compromise. 
There is something in A Soldier 
that makes him stand apart, 
There is strength in A Soldier 
that beats from his heart. 
A Soldier isn't a title any man 
can be hired to do, 
A Soldier is the soul of that man 
buried deep inside of you. 
A Soldier's job isn't finished after 
an 8 hour day or a 40 hour week, 
A Soldier is always A Soldier 
even while he sleeps. 
A Soldier serves his country first 
and his life is left behind, 
A Soldier has to sacrifice what 
comes first in a civilian's mind. 
If you are civilian - 
I am saying this to you..... 
next time you see A Soldier 
remember what they do. 
A Soldier is the reason our land 
is 'Home of the free', 
A Soldier is the one that is brave 
protecting you and me. 
If you are A Soldier - 
I am saying this to you..... 
Thank God for EVERY SOLDIER 
Thank God for what YOU do! 

This poem was written by Angela Goodwin for US Forces but the sentiments are the same for all our coalition forces, including our British Heroes.