And who we are is Surely Pre-determined.

But the Narrow Path we Follow

Is Always of our Own Choosing.

We can Never Allow our own Fears,

Or the Expectations of Others,

To Dictate the Vast Frontiers of Our Destinies.

My Destiny Cannot be Changed,

And Neither Can Yours,

But all Destinies Must be Challenged.

Each and Every Man & Woman is Born of Many,

And Each dies as a Single… but Never Alone.

To my Fellow Veterans, both Here and There…

May Peace and Joy Overcome us All,

And may Light fill our Wounded Hearts.