Memorial Day

Memorial Day 

So many sacrifices 
Known and unknown 
Soldiers,  veterans,  marines, and troops 
Going above and beyond 
To protect 
Some have passed away
A moment of silence ?? 
We honor you today 
To all of your families 
A silent prayer is said 
Thanks so much for all you did 
Sacrifices for our country , what does that really mean?
"giving up personal desires, comfort, and even one's life for the greater good, prioritizing the well-being of the nation and its citizens. This can include military service, supporting national initiatives, or even simply demonstrating patriotism and civic duty. "
Unity ??, Togetherness 
Helping one another 
Forming a relationship 
Looking out for each other
Brotherhood, Sisterhood 
Being together through the bad and the good 
I understand 
Acts of service 
Service of Acts 
Learning the value of things that have been done 
Knowing that we shall overcome 
All of the obstacles 
All of our fears 
Memorial Day is here 
Memories are what they left behind 
To mankind 
They took an oath 
To do their best 
To be set up for nothing but success 
So many have lost their lives ?? 
This is sad 
Shortlived 
A whole life ahead 
They bled for our country 
The blue white and red 
It's more than just a flag 
It symbolizes 
well; red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice.
That is just a few 
The dignity and pride 
That it holds
Has no control 
Over all that has been taken from it 
Some people have sucumb for it 
Thanks so much for all that was done 
In America and taken even overseas 
Thanks for being all you can be 
I salute ?? to all 
To all I salute
Thanks for all the opportunities given to generations to come 
Finding a way out 
To help 
Trying to create a clear path for yourself 
I appreciate all youve done
For years before us and years to come 
In memory of all who have fallen 
Thanks for your service and walking in your calling 
I will forever be grateful 
For all 
You did when duty called.

Written by Concetta Hardnett 
05/26/2025
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025


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