Right out of History he came with a dash

To plead his cause for freedom

An there could be no clash,

For we were there for him as he was for us,

Liberty and freedom with all that is just.

Our forebears had fought right along with him,

Surely no such fine uniforms,

But standing tall and trim

In their homespuns and knitted clothes,

The best they could do --

And so fortunate to have on each foot

A fairly sturdy shoe!

For there was mud and cold and

          misery for each

But they stood together

There was heartbreak and horror

As they stood their ground,

But valiantly they persevered

Until victory was found!

Thank you, dear Hal,

For it was courageous men like you

Who helped to win those battles

And who stood so strong and true.

Loyalty and courage, you gave them all

To our beloved country, answering its call.

And the ultimate victory over tyranny's ills

Helped to build us a nation