What a Man

He is a man, and what a man,
Backing down is not his way,
He'll stand his ground firm and sound,
I know 'til his dying day.

He taught his kids right from wrong,
A tough job throughout his life,
A job his kids know he's done well,
For here we are, we all survive.

He gives his wife a faithful love,
A love lasting many years,
She's stood by him, a bit closer now,
Letting him know she's always near.

He served his country for twenty-years,
An inspiration for us all,
Traveling the world he did enjoy,
Always ready when duty called.

Life dealt him a blow, he still moves along,
Remember, backing down is not his way,
He'll stand strong, never giving in,
I know 'til his dying day.

Jonathan Gray