Thank you veterans!!!

edorice

They Did Their Share

On Veteran’s Day we honor
Soldiers who protect our nation.
For their service as our warriors,
They deserve our admiration.

Some of them were drafted;
Some were volunteers;
For some it was just yesterday;
For some it’s been many years;

In the jungle or the desert,
On land or on the sea,
They did whatever was assigned
To produce a victory.

Some came back; some didn’t.
They defended us everywhere.
Some saw combat; some rode a desk;
All of them did their share.

No matter what the duty,
For low pay and little glory,
These soldiers gave up normal lives,
For duties mundane and gory.

Let every veteran be honored;
Don’t let politics get in the way.
Without them, freedom would have died;
What they did, we can’t repay.

We owe so much to them,
Who kept us safe from terror,
So when we see a uniform,
Let’s say "thank you" to every wearer.

By Joanna Fuchs

mbmomof4

Beautiful poem. Thank you to all of our Vets, past & present. Rest in Peace Pop-Pop Palicki, who served in Korea and Pop-Pop Zak, who served in WWII...we love you and miss you...

mommared53

So true. Thanks for posting. God bless our service members past and present.

kianaik

Thank you!!

joleanrook

Aw.... you're welcome!!

(USAF Vet)

bjberry

As a vet, I have always been very thankful for all the people from home who loved me and cared about me. They sent me cards, letters, e-mails, and care packages--like, favorite foods, fun things, or items the tiny Base Exchange (BX) (from whereever I was at that time) did not have available. In Bosnia, the BX had no mascara--and sometimes you just want to dress up the old face! Vets care for their country and our country cares about us. That is a win-win situation. Thank you all, BJB, MSgt (Ret) USAF

lashleyrivera

Thank you to our vets and active duty service members (my hubby included) You guys do a fantastic job!

katthomas

Thank you

makaylaeakes

Awesome. My husband is currently serving in the USN and he is my hero. This made me smile, so thank you.

edorice

And happy birthday Marines!!!

platoon

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! :-)

SweetPandora

To those that have served and to those that are serving - Thank You

In Canada we call it Remembrance Day!

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)
Canadian Army