The Steady Hand in Chaos

[0:11] [Music playing] [0:24] There's a quiet kind of hero who answers every call, [0:30] who's the first one up before the sunrise, strong enough to give it all. [0:41] With a faith that runs like rivers, and a heart that won't back down. [0:48] He's the steady hand in chaos when the world is breaking down. [0:54] Here's to the man, here's to the years. [1:03] Here's to the laughter, here's to the tears. [1:08] Here's to the faith that pulled him through. [1:15] Here's to the love, here's to you. [1:24] 31 years of forever, built on vows that wouldn't bend. [1:32] A battalion chief, a father, a protector and a friend. [1:40] His children, eight grandbabies calling home. [1:52] And the legacy he's building is a love they've always known. [1:56] Here's to the man, here's to the years. [2:04] Here's to the laughter, here's to the tears. [2:09] Here's to the faith that pulled him through. [2:16] Here's to the love, here's to you. [2:21] He walked through fire, walked through storms, came out shining, came out worn. [2:29] And what a gift to know, a steady light, a guiding star. [2:38] It's a good one. [2:40] 61 years of blessings, and the best is yet to come. [2:49] Peace and happiness forever underneath that morning sun. [2:57] Shining all the lives you've lifted. [3:03] Every soul you helped along. [3:05] You're the funny, faithful fighter, and this birthday is your song. [3:12] Here's to the man, here's to the years. [3:20] Here's to the laughter, here's to the tears. [3:25] Here's to the faith that pulled him through. [3:33] Here's to the love, here's to you. [3:40] Happy birthday, them. May heaven hold you near. [3:48] 61 and shining. [3:52] We're so glad you're here. [3:55] [Music fades] [4:06] [Wiping tears, sniffles]