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Veteran's Day Nov. 11, 2012
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<blockquote data-quote="ajblakejr" data-source="post: 1052538" data-attributes="member: 18807"><p>Yes.</p><p></p><p>We need this type of thread.</p><p>We need a fresh canvas to record our thoughts and memories.</p><p>Some of us need to post the words; we never spoke, to those we have lost.</p><p></p><p>We had another Honor Flight.</p><p>It was before the election.</p><p></p><p>In the faces of old men, danced the eyes of long ago.</p><p>These men, these American Soldiers, came together for one last sortie.</p><p>They laughed.</p><p>They cried.</p><p></p><p>The children.</p><p>Their children.</p><p>They never understood that Dad was a soldier because he was always just Dad.</p><p>The grandchildren.</p><p>Their grandchildren never knew Grandfather was a soldier until the people in uniform came to his funeral and handed them a spent shell.</p><p>The great grandchildren.</p><p>Their great grandchildren will never know Great Grandfather but someday will understand the American Soldier, which died for them in battle and those who made it home. </p><p></p><p>As I write, I remember.</p><p>I never thanked my father for his service.</p><p>It was just something he did before I was born.</p><p></p><p>I never thanked my Godfather for his service.</p><p>The walls filled with history, I never bothered to learn.</p><p></p><p>I was too young to thank my Grandfather for his service.</p><p>I learned he lied about his name and age just to enlist.</p><p></p><p>I thanked my Sister.</p><p>I saluted her when the Dean handed me my diploma.</p><p>She attended wearing full dress.</p><p></p><p>Now, I am not shy.</p><p>I have learned simple words can change a day.</p><p>Veteran's Day is every day.</p><p>I am quick with a handshake, a hug and those words...</p><p>Sir, thank you for serving Our Great Country and God Bless America.</p><p></p><p>I am blessed.</p><p>I appreciate the opportunity to write my heart.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The answer is yes.</p><p>We, a grateful nation, thank you and your family for the sacrifices made.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ajblakejr, post: 1052538, member: 18807"] Yes. We need this type of thread. We need a fresh canvas to record our thoughts and memories. Some of us need to post the words; we never spoke, to those we have lost. We had another Honor Flight. It was before the election. In the faces of old men, danced the eyes of long ago. These men, these American Soldiers, came together for one last sortie. They laughed. They cried. The children. Their children. They never understood that Dad was a soldier because he was always just Dad. The grandchildren. Their grandchildren never knew Grandfather was a soldier until the people in uniform came to his funeral and handed them a spent shell. The great grandchildren. Their great grandchildren will never know Great Grandfather but someday will understand the American Soldier, which died for them in battle and those who made it home. As I write, I remember. I never thanked my father for his service. It was just something he did before I was born. I never thanked my Godfather for his service. The walls filled with history, I never bothered to learn. I was too young to thank my Grandfather for his service. I learned he lied about his name and age just to enlist. I thanked my Sister. I saluted her when the Dean handed me my diploma. She attended wearing full dress. Now, I am not shy. I have learned simple words can change a day. Veteran's Day is every day. I am quick with a handshake, a hug and those words... Sir, thank you for serving Our Great Country and God Bless America. I am blessed. I appreciate the opportunity to write my heart. The answer is yes. We, a grateful nation, thank you and your family for the sacrifices made. [/QUOTE]
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