Intro Caller: “Just the other day, I heard my TI say…” Formation (group of men): “Just the other day, I heard my TI say…” Caller: “If you want to be Airmen, you got to do it my way!” Formation: “If you want to be Airmen, you got to do it my way!” Caller: “Fly on, Airmen!” Formation: “Fly on, Airmen!” Caller: “V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!” Formation: “V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!” Caller: “Victory, victory, that’s our battle cry!” Formation: “Victory, victory, that’s our battle cry!” Some heroes… Never stop protecting us. ⸻ Verse 1 Pictures fade around the frame, But somehow your smile stays the same. Every story, every laugh, Still echoes through this old photograph. They called you “Master Sergeant,” They saluted every stripe. But I just knew the man Who held my little life. ⸻ Pre-Chorus You weren’t just a soldier… You were my safe place. The strongest hands I’ve ever known… The kindest face. ⸻ Chorus I’ll salute the sky tonight, Knowing that’s where your wings still fly. Every star feels like your light, Keeping watch while years go by. You chose me… Before I knew my name. You gave me more than family… You gave me strength. So every August first, I’ll look above and smile… Because heroes never really leave… They just march Another mile. ⸻ Verse 2 Your medals told one story, But your heart told so much more. You taught me love was showing up, Not walking out the door. I hope I’ve made you proud somehow, Through every wrong and right. I still hear your voice When life becomes a fight. ⸻ Pre-Chorus Some people leave memories… You left a legacy. Not written down in history… But living here… Inside of me. ⸻ Chorus I’ll salute the sky tonight, Knowing that’s where your wings still fly. Every star feels like your light, Keeping watch while years go by. You chose me… Before I knew my name. You gave me more than family… You gave me strength. So every August first, I’ll look above and smile… Because heroes never really leave… They just march Another mile. ⸻ Bridge Twenty-three years… Still feels like yesterday. Sometimes… I still reach for the phone. Sometimes… I still wish you could see The person I’m becoming. I hope you’d still call me… Your kid. ⸻ Final Chorus I’ll salute the sky tonight, With tears that shine like morning rain. Love like yours outlives the years… Nothing beautiful is lost to time. You chose me… When you didn’t have to. That choice became The strongest part of me. So until we meet again, When Heaven calls my name… Stand easy… I’ll take it from here. Love you, Grandpa.
