my father the patriot: I saw a burial with the bugler blowing taps I turned to my father"Whats happening"?i asked he touched my hand and with a quiver in his voice he began to explain...

badbobby Loc: texas

I saw a burial with the bugler blowing taps
I turned to my father"Whats happening"?i asked
he touched my hand and with a quiver in his voice
he began to explain and his eyes became moist

"My son"he said"This is difficult for me.
for an old veteran like me,this is tough to see
in that coffin lies a patriotic warrior
an honest to God hero,an American soldier"

"I appreciate that soldier and the service he gave
and I honor his sacrifice,as he's laid in his grave
he was honorable,courageous and bold
please remember him son,as you grow old

the value of his service I must explain
if not remembered will be lost in vain
as a nation,we are nothing,without soldiers like him
and failing to remember would be a sin

I listened in awe as my father spoke
It seemed as if his heart was broke
I suddenly remember when he too went to war
and when he returned I thought nothing more

I never asked why he walked with a limp
and I didn't care that he was sick
I was too busy enjoying the life I had
to realize that it was because of my dad

I finally understood what dad was about
and it hurt so bad,I cried out loud
he sacrificed so much so I could be free
and his battle scars were suffered for me

it was my fathers spirit that spoke to me that day
I finally understood what he had to say
I saluted his coffin as they laid him to rest
and I thought about the medals pinned on his chest

that i didn't honor him sooner,I will always regret
and I pledged that day to never again forget
I'm proud that my dad was a patriotic warrior
I'm honored to be the son of an American soldier

(Ed Coet-2007)

grey gringo Loc: South Texas

it is difficult to write while I am crying...

badbobby Loc: texas

grey gringo wrote:

it is difficult to write while I am crying...

I understand
and we owe so much to our fallen heroes

scottsatrucker Loc: southern Oregon

Thanks for the poem. I served and it always brings tears to my eyes when I hear taps. I was in Korea 1956 & 57 and came back to a welcoming family & to welcoming friends. I have nothing but contempt for the asses that did not welcome our vets home from Nam. And who do not stand for our f**g, or national anthem.
As an 80 year old I seem to be attending too many funerals of late. The funeral of a vet seems to hit me harder than that of a civilian, maybe due to taps. Again THANKS

Sons of Liberty Loc: look behind you!

badbobby wrote:

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I weep a tear for all who sacrificed so that I can live free. I will make one promise and do my best to keep it. I will fight to the death against all who try to destroy US on our soil. I may not last long, but I figure I'll take a few before I part. God Bless our Warriors!

Carol Kelly

grey gringo wrote:

it is difficult to write while I am crying...

It was impossible to read without crying. I didn't know him or you, but I'm honored to read what you wrote. I will never forget the friends I had who didn't make it through, and I'll always remember the families I knew. Thank you for sharing that with us. CK

Carol Kelly

scottsatrucker wrote:

Thanks for the poem. I served and it always brings tears to my eyes when I hear taps. I was in Korea 1956 & 57 and came back to a welcoming family & to welcoming friends. I have nothing but contempt for the asses that did not welcome our vets home from Nam. And who do not stand for our f**g, or national anthem.
As an 80 year old I seem to be attending too many funerals of late. The funeral of a vet seems to hit me harder than that of a civilian, maybe due to taps. Again THANKS

May God bless you and your loved ones.

reconreb Loc: America / Inglis Fla.

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dangerkitten061 Loc: Arizona

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Bless you and may God bless your dad for his patriotic service to this country!

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

badbobby wrote:

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Wowww bobby, that nails it right there...
Brings the reality right to the coffin of that courageous soldier who died defending this country and our right to freedom...

May it never be lost in vain..God Bless them in and all....

God Bless you as well...
Honored in your friendship, touched by many a post...

The words just read echo through remembering so many of our fallen...And feeling this Sons pain while knowing the hero his father is!!

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

Sons of Liberty wrote:

I weep a tear for all who sacrificed so that I can live free. I will make one promise and do my best to keep it. I will fight to the death against all who try to destroy US on our soil. I may not last long, but I figure I'll take a few before I part. God Bless our Warriors!

AMEN!!!!!!

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

scottsatrucker wrote:

Thanks for the poem. I served and it always brings tears to my eyes when I hear taps. I was in Korea 1956 & 57 and came back to a welcoming family & to welcoming friends. I have nothing but contempt for the asses that did not welcome our vets home from Nam. And who do not stand for our f**g, or national anthem.
As an 80 year old I seem to be attending too many funerals of late. The funeral of a vet seems to hit me harder than that of a civilian, maybe due to taps. Again THANKS

Thank You for your service..

teabag09

We buried my Dad at Quantico. The USN Seals took my sister and I to the conjunction of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean exactly half way between Cape Charles and Cape Henry where we scattered her ashes. That was very rewarding as her life wish was to be buried at sea. She loved her Naval service. Mike

lindajoy wrote:

Thank You for your service..

badbobby Loc: texas

scottsatrucker wrote:

Thanks for the poem. I served and it always brings tears to my eyes when I hear taps. I was in Korea 1956 & 57 and came back to a welcoming family & to welcoming friends. I have nothing but contempt for the asses that did not welcome our vets home from Nam. And who do not stand for our f**g, or national anthem.
As an 80 year old I seem to be attending too many funerals of late. The funeral of a vet seems to hit me harder than that of a civilian, maybe due to taps. Again THANKS

you sir,
are one of my heroes

badbobby Loc: texas

Sons of Liberty wrote:

I weep a tear for all who sacrificed so that I can live free. I will make one promise and do my best to keep it. I will fight to the death against all who try to destroy US on our soil. I may not last long, but I figure I'll take a few before I part. God Bless our Warriors!

and God bless you
because you too are a warrior