I have seen the truth
And have held my brother's hand
Bleeding my way through dust and wind
In a strange and foreign land.

Miles in the darkness
With courage by our side.
We brought the battle to them
So people can sleep safe at night.

You honored me with your strength
And your faith
With your fearlessness and grace
And through it all we held the flag
You honored me
Now I honor back.

How can I repay a priceless sacrifice?
Because something short of everything
Just wouldn't seem polite.

I honor back with a poem
And pray it will make you feel right
When you are wrong
'Cause you're a hero
Even if it feels as if you're gone.

With all my heart
With all my love
And pray it might be enough
So you will know I understand
You honored me
Now I honor back.