Hero's Last Salute

Salute to the brave, to the one who gave it all

Standing tall, though the shadows fall

Paul Senior, a Marine proud and true

Into the battle, with courage anew

Radioactive zones, a peril so real

You went with a smile, a hero's zeal

But in the quiet moments, the fear sneaks in

A wife's cry echoes, pleading, to begin

Paul Senior, don't be a hero, come back to me

Your love, your sacrifice, for all to see

You died a hero, loved the core, fought the fight

Now rest in peace, in the eternal light

Years exposed, yet you never bowed

Your spirit unbroken, brave and proud

You served with honor, despite the pain

A hero lost, but not in vain

The porch light flickers, memories glow

Her scream still lingers, soft and low

Paul Senior, don't be a hero, come back to me

Your love, your sacrifice, for all to see

You died a hero, loved the core, fought the fight

Now rest in peace, in the eternal light

You fought not just for land or home

But for the peace we cherish and roam

In every story, in every song

Your legacy is strong, lifelong

Paul Senior, a hero in the sky

Watch over us as we laugh and cry

Your sacrifice we'll always hold tight

Rest in peace, brave one, good night