We Will Not Forget

The soaring notes of the bugle’s call,
the thump of a distant drum
remind me of those who gave their all
for the better days to come.

Semper Fi to all as they stood their ground
in the face of death and fear.
The Corps remembers and honors you
as we hold your memory near.

They climbed through the clouds in dangerous skies,
then fought with determined skill.
Patriots?  The name applies.
Forget them?  No one will.

They manned the rails as they got underway
to take their place on the line,
Sailors who knew the price they might pay,
a risk they would not decline.

The caissons roll in our memories yet,
Semper Fi is honor’s shout,
silver wings in the sky we’ll not soon forget,
Man your stations!  Bring her about!

As one, we lift a grateful voice
for all who stood and met
the evil of war without a choice.
Oh, no.  We will not forget.