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What are we to do regarding our war veterans? They served and fought for their country Many paid the ultimate price dying in a far off foreign land Or were injured by enemy action often carrying the mental scars The cost of being a veteran for freedom the freedom that we take for granted It's been like this since the 20th Century Wars and soldiers on and on You all know the wars and dates but do you know that the veterans suffer? Some end up in jail others live on the streets And many commit suicide What of 17 who died in VA carparks? What are we to do about this? This is in America but what of the UK? The veterans there have the same issues There are many charities helping out they have millions in the bank How could that cash help our vets? And what else can be done to help? Ending wars will never happen but ending veterans suicide must These service people fought for us each one must be cared for As we would our own children for one time they were our defence Now we must defend them help them in regard their new enemies The depression and suicide and stigma because what if you were a veteran? With the wars still in your head their lives must be valued As must what they did serving their nations in war Till peace reigns the issue is here safeguarding our veterans Like they did for us...

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