With gray hair and a helping hand
Our vets reach out across this land
They've saved this country from tyranny
They've made our home Land of the Free
Vets are but citizens with family
Their heroes buried at or across the sea

Many veterans, still they hurt
Their tears fall down upon their shirt
They carry their scars deep within
Some never put down this great burden
Vets are but citizens with family
Their heroes buried at or across the sea

The oath they swore means so much more
They love this land From shore to shore
Their oath has no expiration date
Except for those who met their fate
Vets are but citizens with family
Their heroes buried at or across the sea

Freedom's cost still explodes in their head
The bullets the bombs the things they dread
They carry their scars deep within
Some never put down this great burden
Vets are but citizens with family
Their heroes buried at or across the sea

Open your heart to your citizen vets
Help them through their hard regrets
With love of country they've been there for you
They've saved our Land they're tried and true.
Vets are but citizens with family
Their heroes buried at or across the sea

Be the one to reach out to your vet
Before you are the one with regret
Hear their stories and stick around
Help them to put their burden down
Vets are but citizens with family
Their heroes buried at or across the sea

Vets please gather and close ranks
And let this nation give you thanks
We know you're tough We know you're strong
But you've carried your burden much too long
Vets are but citizens with family
Their heroes buried at or across the sea

When you went out into the fight
Together there was such great might
Now your battle is deep within
But all alone your ranks are too thin
Vets are but citizens with family
Their heroes buried at or across the sea

Vets helping vets, it's what we do
The oath we took, it includes you
So come in from the dark so deep
Talk to your fellow vet's take the leap
Vets are but citizens with family
Their heroes buried at or across the sea

Talk to your fellow vet's take the leap
Talk to your fellow vet's take the leap

Jerry Laurendine