[Spoken only - Intro] "Some people leave a mark you can’t put into words. Henry is one of them… I’ll try anyway." Verse 1 There’s a special person, hard to define, The quietest heart among all our kind. Soft doesn’t mean he’s ever weak, It’s the love he shows when the world feels bleak. Verse 2 Childhood shadows shaped his way, Hands that were harsh, words that could sway. He found his strength in service and time, Discipline steady, and a heart that shines. Chorus Always there, always near, A helping hand to calm the fear. Teaching us all to rise above, Showing the world the power of love. Verse 3 Family’s the anchor he’s always sought, Nephews and grand-nephew learning what he’s taught. Some forty years of guidance and care, Making youth brighter than what he once shared. Verse 4 From early days of pain and strife, To uniforms that shaped a soldier’s life. Through years of service, steady and true, He lived with honor in all he would do. Chorus Always there, always near, A helping hand to calm the fear. Teaching us all to rise above, Showing the world the power of love. Bridge Through long days of duty, nights well spent, Quiet moments that made a difference. He’s the strength we lean on, the hand we hold, A life of honor, a heart of gold. Verse 5 Softest of us four, yet strongest inside, A hero in silence, with family as his guide. Through laughter and tears, he lights the way, A steady hand to help us stay. Chorus Always there, always near, A helping hand to calm the fear. Teaching us all to rise above, Showing the world the power of love. Outro Some forty years of guidance and care, A quiet light that’s always there. The brother, the mentor, the love he gave, Henry, the gentle heart that stands so brave. [Musical Outro- Fade]
