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Abe
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0 posted 2009-11-23 09:26 AM



Veterans Day 2009

Another Veterans Day upon us
And as usual, it’s the same
We have thousands in harm’s way
In wartime’s, deadly, game.

More than five thousand killed
And there seems, no end in sight
As we spend more lives and dollars
More and more ask, “Is it right?”

But, there’s one thing is for certain
And, no matter how you may feel
We must Honor those who Serve us
Because, they are, “the real deal!”

They are those Men and Women
From, every corner of our Land
Who will Serve and fight and die
Although, not the life they’d planned.

But like, those millions before them
Who all Swore an Oath to Protect
The Constitution and our Freedoms
All of them deserve, our Respect.

Whether you do/don’t support the wars
Or what, your political persuasion
We must stand by these Men and Women
Who will stand tall and Serve our Nation.

So, if you should know a Veteran
Shake their hand and tell them. “Thanks!”
Along with all those wearing Uniforms
In all our Country’s, Military Ranks.

And, let’s not forget the Families
With all those Stars of Blue and Gold
With recollections of those Heroes
And, all those stories, yet to be told.

11.10.2009


Del "Abe" Jones
Mankind's greatest accomplishment is not the revolution of technology, it is the evolution of creativity. copyright 1984

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JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
1 posted 2009-11-23 06:04 PM


A fine message Abe...James
LindsayP
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since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria
2 posted 2009-11-23 10:08 PM



And, let’s not forget the Families
With all those Stars of Blue and Gold
With recollections of those Heroes
And, all those stories, yet to be told.

You write a great poem Abe, much enjoyed.

Lindsay

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