They fight shoulder to shoulder
Against time they must prevail
The lives of many rest on them
In their task they must not fail
These things that make you dream
Things that make you wander
What would happen to us?
Without the First Responder?
They don’t watch a clock
They don’t count the time
They give all that Fate can’t dock
To save your life and mine
These things that make you think
Things that make you smile
You can thank the First Responder
For going that extra mile
They were there the day the Towers fell
No invitation was needed
Now they are told “There is no room!”
But in thanks they are not cheated
They do the things that they must do
They don’t need thanks to ponder
Please keep them safe in Your arms dear Lord
And protect the First Responder