Ron

Forty-six years ago, we didn't want to wait

We tied the knot forever on our very fourth date

You were in the Marines, standing steady and strong

Ron, I knew from that moment right where I belonged

You were my hero right out of the gate

The start of a love story handed down by fate

You're a wonderful husband, a Dad, and a Papa too

There is nothing in this world I wouldn't do for you

I know the memories are fading, I know it's getting hard

But I'm right here beside you, keeping watch in the dark

You are my true love, my hero, my brave

I'm staying right by your side, I love you, Babe

Every second of these years has been an amazing gift

When the fog rolls in, I'll be your anchor in the drift

Our sons and the grandkids love you more than words can say

We're holding onto yesterday, and cherishing today

I pray for many more years, just sitting close to you

Walking down this road together, like we always do

You're a wonderful husband, a Dad, and a Papa too

There is nothing in this world I wouldn't do for you

I know the memories are fading, I know it's getting hard

But I'm right here beside you, keeping watch in the dark

You are my true love, my hero, my brave

I'm staying right by your side, I love you, Babe

When the dementia tries to take the beautiful life we made

I will be your memory, I won't let it fade

You served and you fought, now it's our turn to fight

I'll hold your hand through the morning and the night

'Cause you're a wonderful husband, a Dad, and a Papa too

There is nothing in this family we wouldn't do for you

I know the pictures are slipping, I know it's getting hard

But I'm right here beside you, keeping watch in the dark

You are my true love, my hero, my brave

I will stay by your side to the end, I love you, Babe