He seemed but a eunuch among the stately studs
But first in line when his nation needed much
From generations of simple men, a hero was born.
Generations of kinfolk had taught him about honor and such.
They handed him a rifle to fight the war
The tasteless M.R.E.'s upon the march
Not sustaining his youthful soul
From horrors of fear, death and gore.
The heroic foot soldier arrived on the peaceful shore
No marching bands with accolades of gratitude
New horizons he must now explore
For humanity he had paid the unscripted dues.
No Nazi or imperialist could stop this common man
ALL HAIL THE FOOT SOLDIER who paid that awful price
Who forever sing in unison with the angel band
No marching forward or foreign foe must he entice

• Section 1. The members of the Senate hereby honor Phillip Coffey and his poem "Foot Soldier," and posthumously commend his father, Elroy Coffey, for his extraordinary service as an infantryman during World War II.



• Section 2. The members of the Senate acknowledge all those foot soldiers, both past and present, who made the ultimate sacrifice during this country's military operations.



• Section 3. When the Senate adjourns this day, it does so in honor of Elroy Coffey.



• Section 4. The Clerk of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Senator David P. Givens for delivery.