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Hello all,
Since we are observing Veterans day on Monday I thought I would share a poem my 15 year old daughter wrote for a school program last week.  Her dad and both granddads are veterans and our son is a soldier in the Army in Iraq right now.

Kierra's Poem
To those who take on honor and pride
America is a bride
They will cherish and protect
Never thinking of what they will collect

They will never stop loving this land
They will never stop taking a stand

they are the "one and only"
No matter how lonely-
they are the adventurers, the challengers, the healers

They are the soldiers

Thanks to all who our veterans, service members and their families.

 

Mary...your daughter is very talented.  As the wife of a Veteran...I am honored that she would think of us!  Thank you for sharing.

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Thank you for sharing that!  That is a wonderful poem.  I hope your son returns home safe and sound!  I am also married to a Veteran.  Go Navy!!! 

Mary, thanks for posting that, but more importantly, thanks for raising a daughter that has such respect for our military men and women.  And thanks for raising that son of yours too.We will be having 3 of our kids for Thanksgiving this year and his wife has a week break from school and she will be spending the entire week with us.  We will be filming the week and then sending him off a copy.   What a beautiful poem.

Remembrance Sunday (What we call it in the UK) is the only day of the year that I go to Church.

I so enjoyed that poem.  Such a talented young woman.  You must be so proud of her and your son.  You've done something very, very right.  I'll be so happy when all of our soldiers are home after a job well done.  I pray for our servicemen and women often.  It's the least I can do. 

No, Jesse, prayer is not the least you can do.  I know several young guys that are serving and have served in Iraq.  Ask them if prayer is the "least you can do".  They say no.  They say it lifts their spirits, encourages their hearts, and keeps them going. 

As the mom of two Marines, I say thank you for this most important support, please don't stop praying for our troops.

Linncn is right Jesse, my son has asked for prayer for himself, but mostly for his new wife who is left here to worry and wait.  They appreciate that and news from home very much.  I write him long letters and send boxes of goodies, games, newspapers and silliness every 2 weeks.  He often ask for letters, he looks forward to them so much.


Thank You Thank You to all those who ahve served and are now serving.....Go Air Force !!!!

I saw the most touching thing yesterday as I drove by a town green, on the way to my daughter's house.  There was a small group of veterans, wearing their VFW hats, holding a very small, quiet ceremony around a monument on the green.  There were no spectators, no parades, no vendors selling inflatible crayons on a stick.  Just veterans remembering those who have fallen for our freedom.

It immediately brought tears to my eyes, the simple beauty of their remembrance and respect, and the deep meaning behind that small, simple ceremony. 

Hillhoney39398.401724537Kinda brings a tear to your eye, huh Karen?  I'm glad we have a day set aside to honor those who have given so much, we owe them our gratitude and so much more.  Thanks for posting that.What a wonderful poem...... I think our soldiers are true heroes.
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