A New Dawn

 

Rangers are the best, proven everyday;

The man is what’s measured, not the color of beret.

The beret issue was laid to rest,

It’s history simple, worn by the best.

 

Of flesh and blood; no less, no more.

Training day after day, preparing for war.

The tan beret now donned with pride,

Honoring the living and those that died.

 

Duties are many, a soldier’s every need,

They have their guidelines, “The Ranger Creed.”

Faith in themselves and in what their leaders say;

The rangers are trained to be leaders another day.

 

Rangers young and old gathered on the parade field;

Honoring their lineage, never to yield.

Rangers remembered, both living and dead;

Their service complete, no more need be said.

 

Michael D. Monfrooe

       10/18/2001