Proud to Be, St C

It plays out on a field in front of us
All in view to be seen, discussed, cheered.
The battle is hard fought in its execution
And the season completed will always be revered.

To have finished second to a worthy opponent
Should be a source of pride, not of pain.
Yet there is always a bit of remorse with an ending
For many of you will not travel these paths again.

The lessons here are not learned on Friday nights
The teaching occurs in the preparation each day
The moments that life grabs us and throws us challenges
The hurdles and difficulties that are placed in our way.

The injuries, illnesses and death this team and community have faced
Banded together we faced every foe and learned of compassion and love
And these young men and a young woman have taught us
That we are strong enough to rise above.

These Friday get togethers are about so much more than football
Although your victories and performances made us proud
The lessons are learned through watching you grow and mature
And how you've lifted our community and all you've been around.

I won't say goodbye to this season, though next year the band again plays on
And I won't lose these feelings that fill me on this day,
I will remember this season and accomplishments forever
Memories and pride that time can not wash away.

Thank you Coach, assistants, trainers and players
Cheerleaders, band and every person that attended,
All the volunteers that work each game to make it happen
And all those who through prayers and acts of kindness have lifted,

The curtains have closed on a masterful production
Such a skillful performance we may never again see,
We know our lives have been forever changed,
Which is why we remain proud to be St C.