Thank a Veteran: a Veterans Day Poem

Today is the day we honor,
the noble and the brave,
the men and woman who dedicated their lives,
and the sacrifices that they have made.
When America had an urgent need,
they were the first to raise their hand,
without thinking twice about it,
they were proud to take a stand.
Some came back from war with battle scars,
others in flagged draped coffins,
even though their flesh may have left,
their spirits will never be forgotten.
They unselfishly and knowingly,
put their lives on the line,
so when you see a veteran, thank them,
cause without them, freedom would have died.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 11/11/2013 12:44:00 PM
Thank you for this wonderful Veteran's Day poem Brittany. I have posted it on my website Randigfine.com so my subscribers can enjoy it. If you would rather I didn't use it, please let me know and I will promptly remove it. Thank you
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Brittany Cuneo
Date: 11/11/2013 6:05:00 PM
I don't mind at all. Im honored, thank you so much!
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Brittany Cuneo
Date: 11/11/2013 12:55:00 PM
I am honored that you want to share my poem. Thank you so much
Date: 2/13/2012 7:22:00 AM
As a veteran, myself. Thank you for this work. Awesome write with poignant points. Congratulations on being featured by Poetry Soup this week...............S.Ronthorpe.
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Brittany Cuneo
Date: 11/11/2013 12:56:00 PM
Thank you for your service. Happy Veterans Day
Date: 2/13/2012 5:36:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Brittany. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/31/2011 6:31:00 PM
BRITTANY, Congratulations on your featured poem of the week.. take care and have yourself a safe and fun Halloween night,..p.d.
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Date: 10/31/2011 12:34:00 PM
Congratulations Brittany on your well deserving poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/6/2011 12:35:00 AM
Very patriotic brit, and well written. I thoroughly enjoyed that!
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