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" These Heroes All " by Kelly Kirkpatrick Standing guard o'er Heaven's bounds, to duty called by God , hearkening when the trumpets sound Saint Michael's call aloud ~ is a holy, brave brigade of men and women bold... though their earthly life they've paid, o'er none has death a hold. Heroes all, in virtue steeped, immune to evil's touch ~ they now with angels vigil keep, and still watch over us... partnered with Almighty God, alive for evermore ~ members of His Honor Squad and free on wings to soar. Each fell in bloody battle hard that we might e'er live free... sacrificed on razored shards of cruel destiny. Let not the banner they held proud, their caskets now which grace, lie in tatters as a shroud ~ forgotten, soiled, disgraced. Raise it high and in their names join those who carry on... those still battling Satan's flames, their numbers few but strong. Keep alive their legacy as they would wish it done, their sacrifice to keep us free uniting us as one... fight on for them, these Heroes all, and with each setting sun, pray for those who still stand tall and from no evil run. Remember as Taps softly plays and peaceful evening comes, the price so many dearly paid ~ as many will to come. Let we for whom they shed their blood e'er hold their memory dear; champion well their fight for good and keep them ever near, comfort those who brave their tears ~ protect their sacred cause; in their darkest hours draw near and to their foes give pause. Each time a comrade in their ranks is torn from earth's safe keep, pay full your debt of lasting thanks as for each loss they weep. And for the soldiers left behind to carry bravely on, let us honor each in kind until the final dawn ~ until the fight in victory ends and they may finally rest... to each your sworn support extend ~ these Finest, Bravest, Best. The New York Victims ... The Washington, D.C. Victims ... The Pennsylvania Victims ... American Spirit ~ United We Stand American Spirit ~ "Renewed Our Pledge" Our Nation's Heroes ~ "These Heroes All" The Darkness Shall Pass ~ A Prayer for America "We'll not Falter, Flee, or Fail" ~ United We Stand St. Michael ~ Patron Saint of Emergency and Armed Forces America's Military Forces In Action Military Forces Homepage Commander In Chief & Advisors Navy Air Force Coast Guard Army Marine Corps America's Old Guard ~ Our First Soldiers Soldiers' Prayer ~ Law Enforcement Tribute Pages~ Law Enforcement Memorial ~"Warriors of the Shield" Policeman's Prayer to Patron Saint Michael The Final Roll Call ~ These Heroes All Thank You For Visiting ~ and May God Bless and Keep You ! 7 October 2001
" These Heroes All "
by Kelly Kirkpatrick
Standing guard o'er Heaven's bounds, to duty called by God ,
hearkening when the trumpets sound Saint Michael's call aloud ~
is a holy, brave brigade of men and women bold...
though their earthly life they've paid, o'er none has death a hold.
Heroes all, in virtue steeped, immune to evil's touch ~
they now with angels vigil keep, and still watch over us...
partnered with Almighty God, alive for evermore ~
members of His Honor Squad and free on wings to soar.
Each fell in bloody battle hard that we might e'er live free...
sacrificed on razored shards of cruel destiny.
Let not the banner they held proud, their caskets now which grace,
lie in tatters as a shroud ~ forgotten, soiled, disgraced.
Raise it high and in their names join those who carry on...
those still battling Satan's flames, their numbers few but strong.
Keep alive their legacy as they would wish it done,
their sacrifice to keep us free uniting us as one...
fight on for them, these Heroes all, and with each setting sun,
pray for those who still stand tall and from no evil run.
Remember as Taps softly plays and peaceful evening comes,
the price so many dearly paid ~ as many will to come.
Let we for whom they shed their blood e'er hold their memory dear;
champion well their fight for good and keep them ever near,
comfort those who brave their tears ~ protect their sacred cause;
in their darkest hours draw near and to their foes give pause.
Each time a comrade in their ranks is torn from earth's safe keep,
pay full your debt of lasting thanks as for each loss they weep.
And for the soldiers left behind to carry bravely on,
let us honor each in kind until the final dawn ~
until the fight in victory ends and they may finally rest...
to each your sworn support extend ~ these Finest, Bravest, Best.
The New York Victims ...
The Washington, D.C. Victims ...
The Pennsylvania Victims ...
American Spirit ~ United We Stand
American Spirit ~ "Renewed Our Pledge"
Our Nation's Heroes ~ "These Heroes All"
The Darkness Shall Pass ~ A Prayer for America
"We'll not Falter, Flee, or Fail" ~ United We Stand
St. Michael ~ Patron Saint of Emergency and Armed Forces
America's Military Forces In Action
Military Forces Homepage
Commander In Chief & Advisors
Navy Air Force Coast Guard Army Marine Corps
America's Old Guard ~ Our First Soldiers
Soldiers' Prayer
~ Law Enforcement Tribute Pages~
Law Enforcement Memorial ~"Warriors of the Shield"
Policeman's Prayer to Patron Saint Michael
The Final Roll Call ~ These Heroes All
Thank You For Visiting ~ and May God Bless and Keep You !
7 October 2001
