When I think of my brother I remember our childhood
I see this boy from a long time ago
I remember how we played, how we fought, how we bantered
Now he’s a man with a family of his own
He’s become a hero, a soldier, a father
He’s willing to put his life on the line
For all he holds dear, he’ll fight for my freedom
He’ll leave all he loves, when it is time
He has a heart of gold; the courage of a lion
A godly life he strains to achieve
He balances life, the world all around him
He’s truly God’s soldier in all he believes
He’s a wonderful father and a loving husband
His family is more precious that silver or gold
He treasures his time he spends with his children
One woman to love; her heart he does hold
I admire my brother; the child I remember
I admire my brother; and the man he’s become
I pray God will guide him, keep him, and protect him
I pray that he always, safely, comes home
Remember me brother; the sister that adores you
Remember me brother; when I am gone
Know that I’ll always love and believe in you
And my heart holds a place for my brother; alone
Written by TaVona Salaz Treadwell