Memorial Day

Many men and women have lost their lives in war,
Engaging in battles far and wide,
Making it safe for you and I.
On this day each year, we take the time to,
Remember their sacrifice.
Invocations will be offered,
At ceremonies proffered,
Laying wreaths and decorating graves.

Duty bound heroes gave their all.
A grateful nation pauses to reflect,
Your sacrifice will not be forgotten.

5/22/19
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 5/28/2021 4:58:00 PM
Wonderful tribute, Kim ~
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Kim Merryman
Date: 6/1/2021 7:02:00 AM
Thank you, Line!
Date: 5/25/2021 5:54:00 PM
A lovely tribute to the brave men and women who gave their all both in the present day and in the past. May God rest their sols. God Bless, JB
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Kim Merryman
Date: 5/26/2021 9:03:00 AM
Thank you, Judy!
Date: 5/24/2021 5:15:00 PM
What a great tribute!
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Kim Merryman
Date: 5/26/2021 9:02:00 AM
Thank you, Akkina!
Date: 5/24/2021 3:58:00 PM
Thanks for honoring our vets with this special Acrostic tribute, Kim.
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Kim Merryman
Date: 5/26/2021 9:02:00 AM
Thank you, Andrea!
Date: 5/24/2021 10:25:00 AM
A wonderful acrostic that reminds us how grateful we should be to the men and women who are so brave. Love this poem, Kim. A fave for me! Hugs, Carolyn
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Kim Merryman
Date: 5/26/2021 9:02:00 AM
Thank you, Carolyn! I'm so glad you liked it!
Date: 5/23/2021 7:06:00 PM
A great tribute to our heroes- living and dead! Excellently penned in just few words! You are a master of description Kim.
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Kim Merryman
Date: 5/26/2021 9:01:00 AM
Thank you, JCB!
Date: 5/22/2021 11:39:00 PM
Great write on those who lost their lives to save others.
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Kim Merryman
Date: 5/26/2021 9:01:00 AM
Thank you, Victor!
Date: 5/22/2021 11:54:00 AM
Lovely tribute Kim to the brave men and women who sacrifice all so that we can live in freedom. Tom
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Kim Merryman
Date: 5/26/2021 9:01:00 AM
Thank you, Tom!
Date: 5/22/2021 11:30:00 AM
Beautiful expressions of loyalty to those who have given their lives for their country. Nicely-done, Kim.
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Kim Merryman
Date: 5/26/2021 9:00:00 AM
Thank you, Milton!
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