The day I shipped out they numbered a dozen Upon my return were a hundred or so From the coast and from the prairie I bet they keep coming Add one more name from Ontario And carry me home down the highway of heroes People above with their flags flying low Carry me softly down the highway of heroes True patriot love There was never more I served with distinction No visions of glory I served without question of personal gain Seek no justification It's not part of my story And it all serves no comfort to the ones who remain Just carry me home down the highway of heroes People above with the flags flying low Carry me softly down the highway of heroes True patriot love There was never more I took up my vocation I was called by my nation Without hesitation my answer I gave Now I am not wondering of things that I might've been I'm no consolation to the forgotten brave So carry me home down the highway of heroes People above with the flags flying low Carry me softly down the highway of heroes True patriot love There was never more