Here's To Those

Here's to those who stayed behind.
To those who, even without weapons,
Serve for the FREEDOM of his or her neighbors
Here's to those with the courage  to say:
'Go and be valiant'
Here's to those who laid awake,
And prayed for the safe return of their love ones.
Here's to those who know that to safeguard  our FREEDOM,
Is to have the courage to serve for those who cannot.
Here's to those who have the courage to live,
In the memory of their departed love ones.
They truly are the heroes of our story
It takes courage to pick up arms, 
And go to fight for FREEDOM.
But it is a lot more courageous
To let the ones who do go knowing they may not come back,
Or may come back broken.
Here's to you.
May the Lord our God, continue to bless you and yours always.
Thank you for your service.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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December 28, 2015 at 3:03 AM
Jenny, a wonderful poem. Cheers... SKAT
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