Open Poetry #32 |
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Armed Forces Day |
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Abe Senior Member
since 2003-05-28
Posts 694Looks like Vero Beach, FL until the end! ![]() |
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 |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
very well stated! I do agree. JL ![]() She said: ”You look cute in the dark.” |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
thank you ![]() |
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