My Brother

A proud Marine, a friend, a brother

Your writings are gold, and like no others

experienced in war, survivor and teacher

the wisdom you share goes much, much deeper 

Words that you write, stories you tell

shows me brother that you have gone though Hell

 friends who perished, friends who survived

are honored by your words and very much alive

comfort you have given, the honor and respect

those that read your words, shall never forget

A proud Marine scared by War

there to help, opening your door

lost friends can never be replaced

 in your mind, remembering  each  face

The battles, the horror you have felt and seen

Semper Fi, my brother 

"there is no such thing as an ex-Marine"

You have made me proud, you are my blood

what I offer you is respect and love 

It's been many years sense Vietnam

knowing one thing "you do give a damn"

Written for my brother Richard "Boondocker" Preston

By Chuck "Outlaw" Preston