A hero’s welcome

Verse 1

I can still see him smiling waiving at me as he exits off the plane,

Pre-Chorus

I saw him wave, (flag on his shoulder),

As his brothers carried him home, off that plane a hero.

His smile so bright, but his eyes told the truth,

Of a burden he carried, of a life left to push.

I can still see him waving at me as he’s riding his casket down the ramp,

Into the arms of his brothers that were by his side when he jumped on his last breath to save them from an everlasting death.

Chorus

My brother, my hero, forever in my sight,

You saved your brothers that day, but you lost yourself in that fight.

I miss your hugs, your voice, your laughter,

But I carry you with me, though the pain is heavy.

But your memory stays near,

Echoes of your smile, a bittersweet pain.

I’m left to pick up the pieces of my heart,

Wishing we had more time, before we had to part.

Verse 2

Your Mom and dad say they’re proud, but the weight’s hard to bear,

Missing you every day, everywhere.

We had fights, we had talks, we had adventures,

But now it’s just memories, and the echoes of your laughter.

Pre-Chorus

I wish I could’ve been there, by your side,

To protect you, to fight, to guide you home.

But I wasn’t, and that’s a pain I can’t ignore no more,

A wound that’s deep, but your love heals the core.

I recall the flag draped over your shoulders strong,

Your final wave, as you moved along being carried away,

Little did I know, it was our last goodbye,

My brother, my hero, why did you have to die?

Chorus

My brother, my hero, forever in my sight,

You saved your brothers that day, but you lost yourself in that fight.

I miss your hugs, your voice, your laughter,

But I carry you with me, though the pain is heavy.

But your memory stays near,

Echoes of your smile, a bittersweet pain.

I’m left to pick up the pieces of my heart,

Wishing we had more time, before we had to part.

Bridge

You’re a hometown hero, a legend in these parts,

But to me, you’re just my brother, with a broken heart.

I’ll never let you go, i can’t forget,

You’re the reason I keep going, the strength in my chest.

Your Mom and Dad say they’re proud, though it’s hard to let go,

Your hometown still honors you, but I’m still trying to know,

How to forgive myself, for not being there,

Wish I could’ve protected you, showed you I cared.

Chorus

My brother, my hero, forever in my sight,

You saved them that day, but you lost yourself in the fight.

I miss your hugs, your voice, your laughter,

But I carry you with me, though the pain is heavy.

But your memory stays near,

Echoes of your smile, a bittersweet pain.

I’m left to pick up the pieces of my heart,

Wishing we had more time, before we had to part.

Outro

So don’t worry, brother, I’ve got it from here,

Your memory’s alive, and it’s crystal clear.

You’re missed every day, but you’re never far,

In this life, you’re with me, you’re up there with our brother you two are my guiding stars.

I miss you my brothers.