Our City's Heroes

City of Palm Bay salutes our city's heroes

The City of Palm Bay is proud to list our very own men and women who are serving our country and this great city in the continuing quest for freedom and justice for all. We wish each and every one of them a safe journey home.

GOD BLESS AMERICA

If you are a Palm Bay Family with a loved one in the service, please email us and we will post their name right here on our web site! Please provide the name and title of the service person.

I used to be a Civilian,
Now I'm a Soldier.

I used to be a little Younger,
Now I'm a little Older,

I used to be afraid of Life,
Now I'm proud to be Alive.

I used to live in Fear,
Now I no longer Hide.

I used to be a rebellion,
Now I respect myself with an Open Mind.

I used to look at things Negative,
Now I no longer dwell on what's behind.

I used to see no Future,
Now I'm grateful just for Today.

Happiness only lives in the heart only if you choose.
Happiness takes change, so what is there to lose?

We only have everything to Gain,
Our only prison is in our Brain.

I find such matters in life to only be an Experience,
and one day shall I find that place in which I pass it on.

One moment and one day at a time gives me hope for Tomorrow.

And one day my experience I will lend, and one day you may borrow.

Written by Pvt. Justin Collins
Palm Bay, Florida

Currently on a 12 month tour of duty in Iraq.

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