You learned your fate by collapsing on the floor.
The doctors told you the news that you were heading for war.
Just like a solider you marched to the front lines,
enduring years of hell and not a once did I hear you whine.

You fought for every breath knowing you could not win.
You fought for your life knowing something great was within.
You fought for your family for they needed you still.
You fought for your existence for nothing could break your will.

Your fight ended along with your life.
Leaving your kids as well as your wife.
Through your battle I was forced to grow.
Learning that everything in life has to let go.