Remaining behind, post withdrawal, taking the hard and strong standHamid Karzai International Airport – Kabul, Afghanistan
From Sacramento, married, a young marine, all of 23
August 26, terrorist attack, taken, Nicole L. Gee
Six days prior, pictures, loving her job … then the report came along
"There was an explosion. And just like that … she's gone"
One of thirteen, lost in a mere moment, lost in a flash
Identification, a flight, a casket draped with the American flag
Flying home to Roseville, where family awaits a final farewell
Honor, legacy, commitment, care … she did her job so well
Services and speeches, tears and tributes, so many memories to anoint
Nicole on guard, on her game, on her post … always on point
In her role, everything must run smooth, everything must be set
Handling the logistics – ensuring everyone’s needs get met
Succeeding at her mission, so the larger operation would not fail
A caregiver – with clear mind, open heart, and attention to detail
Her reliable nature, her alertness, her clarity – this, the best defense
The invisible, behind-the-scenes impact … all of it immense
Social media posts, a job in progress, a job worthwhile – yes, a positive word
Ushering other souls to safety, "escorting evacuees onto the bird"
She was good at what she did, everything taken care of, where it needed to be
Caring about the lives of others … marine sergeant Nicole L. Gee
A proud and honored military member, serving a country, saving the day
Out there faithfully holding the line, out there in harm’s way
No matter the locale, she’d dot the I’s, cross the T’s and clearly case the joint
A marine on guard, on her post, on the front lines … always on point
And then there is Nicole, humble, what you get is what you see
Beyond the weapons, the tasks, the boots and the battle fatigues
“A marine’s marine,” “a light in a dark world,” a peacemaker in the wild
“I love my job,” she posted … while cradling an infant Afghan child
Holding high an oath to country and a community she held dear
Motivation, determination and fearlessness fueled a passion for career
"A hometown hero," married to Jarod, committed to her work
Her sister would say, “We will be forever changed and hurt”
A casualty of violence, a tale no one would ever want to tell
Honor, legacy, commitment, care … she lived her life so well
In some higher world of beauty, may all fallen soldiers find peaceful home
She wasn’t just one of 13, or one in a million, but rather one of our own
For now, a new position, a new mission, one that only God shall appoint
Nicole L. Gee – forever in our hearts and prayers, forever out there … on point
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