Flying High Still

Sometimes I wonder how many have answered, when they heard America's call,
How many have stood so I could be free, how many have sacrificed all?
Leaving loved ones and friends behind, so they could take up the fight,
So we could continue living, in the way we believe is right,
We have a special day to honor you, but we should do it each day of the year,
For you truly are our protection, so no enemy we have to fear,
Every time that I see our flag, the beautiful red, white, and blue,
I think about your duty, that our vigilant guard is you,
So I will stand and salute you, especially on Veteran's Day,
And I ask God to protect you, every time I pray,
To all of our veterans and active military, I can't tell you how I feel,
But I'm thankful for you and the many who've died, for Old Glory is flying high still.
Randy "Pops" Stone 11-11-10