while there is no doubt that at one time you were needed

it is my goal to make sure that never happens again

while we are extremely thankful that you were there

how can you repay someone who jumps on a live grenade

just to save you

no matter how misunderstood you are

no matter how angry you get

we will always welcome you

without fear or regret

hopefully these days you can relax a little

so many years you were constantly on guard

and while a vacation wouldn't be out of order

we could never let you become a stranger

not from us