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I Salute the Veterans

I Salute the Veterans By Franklin Price 11/8/2015 I salute the veterans My hand is to my brow Standing at attention I recognize us now My brothers and my sisters Short timers, lifers, all I commend us for our service When our country came to call We answered to our nation To protect an oath we gave All of us gave something Some gave all unto the grave

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James Horn

Date: 11/14/2017 12:51:00 PM

Gads. Here I am reading it now. I am a retired Veteran whose father Chief Arthur Horn was killed on flight deck of Intrepid now in New York Harbor. His name can be found there.

Franklin Price
Date: 11/20/2017 8:46:00 AM

Thanks for commenting. Your father was one of many who gave their all. Be proud. Thanks for your service

Trevor Mcleod

Date: 11/8/2015 12:11:00 PM

Great rhythm Franklin. Short and easy to read and it grabs your attention. I like!

Franklin Price
Date: 11/8/2015 7:25:00 PM

Thank you

Jan Allison

Date: 11/8/2015 7:44:00 AM

Lovely tribute Franklin - we will remember them :-) My hubby is just back from working on the rememberance day ceremony here on the Isle of Man - the weather is dire but many many people turned out to pay their respects:-) hugs Jan xx

Franklin Price
Date: 11/8/2015 7:27:00 PM

We all have lost so many for so little. It seems mankind never learns from history. Thanks Jan