A SOLDIER'S PRAYER
As I lay me down to sleep in a far and distant land, I truly believe in those sweet words " of the I stand" Dear God I made a promise to defend those that are in need, So many angry people waiting to plant hateful seed. I must have the strength to face each day with hope, Dear God help me struggle through each task, help me to cope. I see our American flag flying high in the sky, To see this is an honor, I feel my chest rise with pride. A Soldier's life at war is sometimes hard to take, I must stand tall with my buddies for America's sake. As I sit here so far from home in the dark long night, I am an American Soldier, and I will stand for what is right! When this war is over and I am safe at home, I will look back on these long day's at war, and know I was never alone.
For Charles (Boe) Hawkins
With love and pride
Aunt Johnnie
10-28-04
( Boe was given 2 weeks leave when his son Kyle
was born. Here Boe holds Kyle just after he got home. Boe returned to fight for America 11-02- 04)