I love you my brother - Dana Engel

I love you my brother with all my heart
and today I make a promise
with me you'll be, wherever I go
I will NEVER let you fade away

You will always be here little brother
you haven't really gone away,
I know your mission was a noble one
but I'd rather have you here with me today

We've laughed until our bellies ached
five siblings all at play,
but as time went on, we all grew up
and went our separate ways

You will always be here Mark
you haven't really gone away,
they say that time will ease the pain
but I'd rather have you here with me today

When times are tough, we can retreat
at home in safety we can stay,
but you stepped forward and stepped in front,
You stood up! And then you flew away

You will always be here little brother
you haven't really gone away,
I'm proud of what you've done for us
but I'd rather have you here with me today

In the darkness of a distant place
you went to help us find our way,
you went forward into that place unknown,
And for THIS I promise, you will never fade away

You will always be here Mark
you haven't really gone away,
I know you loved your country so
But I'd rather have you here with me today

Today I sit in solitude
with a light that guides my way,
My soul is pierced, but oh so proud
I will never let you fade away

You will always be here little brother
You haven't really gone away,
they tell me time will ease the pain
but I'd rather have you here with me today

I love you my brother with all my heart
and today I make a promise, with
me you'll be, wherever I go I will
NEVER let you fade away