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Dedicated
to the
Firefighters,
Military,
Police,
and
Rescue
Workers
Lost in
the
World
Trade
Center
and
Pentagon
Assault,
September
11, 2001
You
stand
and
guard my
sheltered
world
Like
a
watchful
soldier
in the
night.
Protecting
me from
danger,
pain,
and
grief,
Ever
vigilant
to
forestall
any
Who
may
cause me
harm or
fright.
Strength,
honor,
and
passion
are your
mantle,
Your
uniform
covers
the
warmth
within;
The
tender,
loving,
gentle
touch
That
to all
opponents
appears
fierce
and
grim,
This
touch to
me is as
necessary
as my
breath.
Obstacles
and
hindrances,
like the
enemy
they
are,
Overcome
at last
– and
we are
one, for
all
eternity.
Trust
is newly
wrought;
our
lives
and
hearts
devoted;
entwined.
My
love!
My
brave
veteran
of war,
my
tranquil,
beautiful
one,
Risking
life for
liberty,
facing
peril
with
every
rising
sun
You
offer
yourself
fearlessly
to
rescue;
to
serve;
to give;
to
protect.
My
soldier,
my
warrior;
my
lover,
my
friend,
I
love you
with a
depth of
feeling
words
cannot
describe.
I
lay my
life
within
those
strong,
calloused
hands,
Hands
that
combat
weapons
wield in
times of
war,
And
trusting,
close my
eyes to
sleep in
peace.
Peace!
Within
your
solemn
gaze I
have
found
peace,
My
guardian
of the
night
who
keeps me
safe,
Held
fast
with
loving
arms,
strong
hands
that so
gently
touch my
face,
This
tie,
this
bond of
love
that
brings
no bind
or
chafe,
Only
peace,
serenity,
and joy
in your
ardent
words
and
deeds.
You
stand
and
guard my
sheltered
world
Like
a
watchful
soldier
in the
night.
My
sentinel
who
knows
and
meets my
every
need
I
lay my
life
within
those
strong,
calloused
hands,
And
trusting,
close my
eyes to
sleep in
peace.
God
Bless
You
All…
and All
Those
Who Love
You
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