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23 were called, 23 replied, 

23 showed up the day they all died,

Died to themselves, so the many would thrive.

 

23 Trained, Practiced, and Served, 

23 never lost their nerve.

23 Sat the wall of Security that protects us all.


23 were sent, for Freedom they could all fall.

23 returned, busted bodies and minds, 

23 were not left behind

22 died alone, overcome by darkness and demons combined.

 

But one.

One saw a light

One found a home.

We fly a flag for the 22

The needlessly lost, the unfortunate pain.


We set a place for the one, the one that remains.

A plate where they can share a meal

and a cup to nourish their soul


We tend a candle for one,

That the one might find a home.

A voice of Victory,

For we are no longer alone.