slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Each donned their uniform to be
Defenders of our liberty

Their mission sure, their spirits bright
Guard freedom’s home, be brave to fight

One final day each faced their call
Each gave their best enduring all

We’ll never know what they went through
But know they loved this country true

Deep down inside we should all feel
What heroes gave, their cost so real

We must stay thankful, grateful of
The gift of freedom through their love

Their loved ones bore the gravest pain
What we can’t know, some now sustain

To God I pray their pain will cease
And each will find long-lasting peace

Remember this from year to year
What heroes gave – shan’t disappear

We’ll never let their special day
Their time for honor slip away

These brave fought for a nation free
If not for them, where would we be?

©2004Roger J. Robiche

Louie27 Loc: Peoria, AZ

A great thought for all of us, no matter is one has served for not. I believe there are so many in this country that really do not understand why we celebrate this day.

lpnmajor Loc: Arkansas

maureenthannon

Thank you so much for having the decency to hoor those who deserve it. No matter one feels about wqr, we Lall should appreciate those who were willing to sacrafice evrything to keep us safe andfree. And their loved ones also. They sacraficed their children?parents/sibling/friend. We can't say thank you to those who have died, but EVERY AMERICAN SHOULD thank and pray for all those who are or who have served our nation, and their loved ones. They and their loved ones are the REAL HEROS, we should do evrything that we can to oet them know that we haven't forgotten and DO APPRECIATE them.

Carol Kelly

Remember all our heroes on Memorial Day. D. J. Rich, I particularly implore you.

badbobby Loc: texas

Robiche said it very well
Thanks Slat

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

BB, I hope you read my post from early this morning, 'Memorial Day...A Short Story.' I posted it with my Dad & You in mind