We stood alone among walls of terror Waiting for the gallant few Who dared the slings of falling arrows To make our country come anew. We see them pass with grand emotion Our hearts are open and will feel their strife Longing for tender compassion To grant them dignity in this life. Long are the days since men were free To follow their dreams and forever see A world to come with open arms To welcome home our sons from harm. Oh, too late they honor our fallen ones Who stood alone against violent guns. And paid the price of Liberty's cost While some gave all and were finally lost
