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Open Poetry #32

Armed Forces Day

Abe
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since 2003-05-28

Posts 694
Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end!

0 posted 2004-05-12 10:50 AM

ARMED FORCES DAY
(May 15, 2004)

At the urging of Harry Truman
The third Saturday in May
The new Department of Defense
Proclaimed it, "Armed Forces Day".
A day to Thank all the Services
Who defend our air, land, and sea
Who serve our Country Proudly
Defending, this Land of the Free.
All those young Men and Women
And too, all of those "oldsters"
Who march, fly, and set sail
As Airmen, Sailors, Marines and Soldiers.
Some of them serve as "Regulars"
And some just do, the weekend
But all step forward, Strong and Proud
When we need someone to send.
The times have been a'changing
And missions they're asked to do
Grow much more complicated
Than what, they used to do.
They must be Warrior and Diplomat
With clenched fist or gentle touch
Pass the ammunition, feed the hungry
Build roads, hospitals, and such.
"A Tradition of Heroes"
Is what some people say
But, we all owe them, "Thank you!"
On this, "Armed Forces Day"

Del "Abe" Jones

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

1 posted 2004-05-12 11:04 AM

very well stated! I do agree.
JL

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passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
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2 posted 2004-05-12 12:40 PM

thank you

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