Memorial Day 2
Memorial Day 2
“All gave some, Some gave all”
Written: by Tom Wright
2016
Today, we memorialize our soldier’s who lie at rest,
Many left families, perhaps some, with wife and child.
Facing life’s challenges they gave country their best,
And for a period of enlistment would become exiled.
They chose to represent our country and its flag,
Some paid the supreme price for our freedom of choice.
Some had their awaited homecoming via a body bag,
And today from heavens portals let the angels rejoice.
Today, I give thanks to the unselfish Veterans for their service,
Those who stood in the gap as defenders of what we hold dear,
Our freedom; and to my brother Master Sergeant
Joe D Wright who served 4 tours with honor in Vietnam;
Tom
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