Army Staff Sgt. Kristopher L. Shepherd

The Marine

We all came together,

Both young and old.

To fight for our freedom,

To stand and be bold.

In the midst of all evil,

We stand our ground,

And we protect our country

From all terror around.

Peace and not war,

Is what some people say.

But I'll give my life

So you can live the American way.

I give you the right

To talk of your peace,

To stand in your group

And protest in our streets.

But still I fight on.

I don't bitch,

I don't whine.

I'm just one of the men

Who is doing your time.

I'm harder than nails,

Stronger than any machine,

I'm the immortal soldier,

I'm a US MARINE!

So stand in my shoes,

And leave from your home.

Fight for the people who hate you,

With the protests they've shown.

Fight for the stranger,

Fight for the young,

So they all may have,

The great freedom you've won.

Fight for the sick,

Fight for the poor.

Fight for the cripple,

Who lives next door.

But when your time comes,

Do what I've done.

For if you stand up for freedom

You'll stand when the fight's done.

Corporal Aaron M. Gilbert

UNITED STATES MARINE USS SAIPAN, PERSIAN GULF

Legacy Liberty Unites visitorJune 24, 2005