Today is the first day I set foot on death beach.

I come cloaked in
Courage, honour and bravery.
A badge of promise red, blue and white,
Pinned to the dark stitching of my heart.

I hope to remember the faces at home

And I hope to forget the faces that lie here.

I feel I need to stand as one for my family and country,
Bound by the strong dark green cloth of armor

Protecting my body,

Hoping God,
Will let me live.

I shall fight.
Fight for today and fight for tomorrow.