The Watch

The Watch

For 30 years

This Sailor has stood the watch

While some of us were in our bunks at night

This Sailor stood the watch

In those years when the storm clouds of war were seen

brewing on the horizon of history

This shipmate stood the watch

Many times he would cast an eye ashore and see his

family standing there

Needing his guidance and help

Needing that hand to hold during those hard times

But he still stood the watch

He stood the watch for 30 years

He stood the watch so that we, our families and

Our fellow countrymen could sleep soundly in safety,

Each and every night

Knowing that a Sailor stood the watch

Today we are here to say

Shipmate...the watch stands relieved

Relieved by those you have trained, guided, and led

Shipmate you stand relieved...we have the watch...