Happy Veterans Day

[nylyon-(Admin) 8,009]

Happy Veterans Day to all the Veterans both on the forum and off. I have had the opportunity to speak with many veterans over the past week and am grateful for their service. One day of recognition is clearly not enough, and you all should be recognized every day (and every post) for your service to our country. Thank you!

And to our Allies, while I don't know if you have a national day of recognition, your service as an Allies to our armed forces are appreciated and we thank you as well.

Let's Honor Our Veterans

by A. M. Alongaps

(Pennsylvania)

Today is the day that we honor,

The soldiers who protected our nation.

For their service as intrepid warriors,

They deserve our admiration.

All of them went willingly,

As their families shed tears,

For some it was just yesterday,

For some it has been many years.

They have been all over the map,

On land or over the sea,

They showed bravery and courage

To produce a victory.

Some returned, but some have not yet.

They toughed it out through wear and tear.

Some saw combat, some instructed our troops,

All of them did their share.

No matter what their job,

For low pay and little glory,

These soldiers gave up normal lives,

For duties unwanted and gory.

Let every veteran be honored,

Do not let anything get in the way.

Without them, freedom would have died,

What they did, we will never repay.

We owe so much to them,

They who kept us safe from terror.

So when we see a uniform,

Let’s say "thank you" to every wearer.

:USA:

[AMC RULES 37,211]

Nice poem Karl, thanks for sharing.

[Rooster 192]

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From my website. Thanks to you all.

[dclarke 4,085]

Thank you veterans!! All of you answered the call and all of you deserve our utmost respect!

[Coadster32 793]

Thank you to all who served. Humble or not...you helped make this place great. :bow-blue:

[MalMac 1,332]

Thank you to all that have served, those who are serving and to those who have gave the last full measure of devotion.