How we recall that day we swore
To serve our country to the core

That clothing issued brought a view
Of raw recruits, this showed so true

Remembered hair was cut away
This look for quite awhile would stay

Our trek before too long did show
New GI’s marching, row by row

And then one day emerged a form
Each proud trained troop in uniform

We followed orders as we should
To do our best, in pride we would

Some served in peace, some went to war
Brave heroes passed through Heaven’s door

We cherished friends who served with us
Great buddies all, how we’d discuss

So many thoughts will never wane
For what we shared, let closeness reign

Our bond was tight, the best to see
For when we served, this had to be

The purpose was to keep you free
God Bless the brave, deservedly

©2004 Roger J. Robicheau