“Leaders of Men”
Written to Honor the Service of the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
In memory of SSG. Kevin M. Pape
Soldiers write history, yes we pay the price
Many miles distant, you live the life…
Entered the Battle of our own free will
out of Duty to Country, and we’d do it still
We hope and pray that all will find peace
in God, in the flag, in memories of valor
Gone now, our pride and courage you see
“Rangers Lead the Way” our motto forever
Willing to risk all for love of our Brothers
We’re still Your Soldiers and we showed the way
Our Lives too short, now pray for the others
Lived Free died Heroes in lands far away
Deep within souls all cherished our Service
We’ll always have what some never know
Courage and Honor are our names forever
Lived life with purpose…now our time to go
We march in the Heavens with Honor and Glory
Mission accomplished we fought the Good Fight
Years from now…we’ll tell the full story
until that great Day we will live in the Light
Leaders of Men, we never cower
Furious firefights… always prepared
Rangers move further, faster, fight harder
Tough missions common, all dangers shared
Yes we are your soldiers
Our lives we laid down
Still we guard o’er you
Still Duty bound
Entered the Battle of our own free will
out of Duty to Country, and we’d do it still
We’ll always have what some never know
Dark clouds one day pass, the sun again show
