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Thanks For Your Service

They gave their all, who stormed the beaches
Considering the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge,
Through steaming jungles farthest reaches
The Taliban showing no mercy, like savages.
 
Our military, that’s how far freedom’s reach is
Gladly giving all, what their country demanded,
They stood for our homeland in the breaches,
Wherever personnel carriers docked or landed.

Battle of the Bulge to Iwo Jima, to Kabul, I say
Our Army and Marines have done their best
Fighting for freedom against tyranny’s sway
Planted our flag at the Rough Rider’s behest.

It means a lot to say “Thanks for your service”
The tagline we use when we pay back in kind
For those men in uniform who gladly serve us
Talking about our country, keep them in mind.

Written August 5, 2022

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 8/6/2022 7:52:00 PM I always say "thanks for your service" because my daughter enlisted in the Air Force during the Gulf War! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/6/2022 9:30:00 PM She was a brave gal. And she did something that will always make her, you, and all who know her proud.

Sara Kendrick Date: 8/6/2022 3:41:00 AM We owe our freedom to those who are willing to serve. I join with you on praising them for their service. Sara Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/6/2022 8:28:00 AM Thank you so much, Sara.

Terry Miller Date: 8/6/2022 1:11:00 AM Fine words Milton and a fine tribute; we treat our military terribly over here in the UK Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/6/2022 8:28:00 AM Oh, wow, I'm sorry to hear that, Terry. They are pretty good allies!

Michael Tor Date: 8/5/2022 7:45:00 PM Wonderful tribute Milton. So much gratitude should always be given to the men and women who bravely sacrificed everything to serve. They are all my heroes. I remember driving down to Rochester on the thruway, when I spotted a soldier on the side of the road with car trouble. I immediately pulled over and asked him what was wrong with his car. He said he did not know. I helped him get his car going and he thanked me and I told him I was the one that was thankful, for his service. We don't do Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/5/2022 9:30:00 PM Thank you so much, Michael, for having a caring heart for our servicemen. Michael Tor Date: 8/5/2022 7:47:00 PM enough for the men and women in the military. Thank you Milton for your service to our Nation my friend. God bless you and keep you healthy for doing so...

Terry Flood Date: 8/5/2022 4:53:00 PM Fine words, Milt. Sometime ‘Thanks’ doesn’t seem sufficient, but it’s often all we have to offer. Governments on the other hand… Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/5/2022 5:07:00 PM Thank you, Terry. As a former serviceman, I always appreciate those words, however.

Tom Cunningham Date: 8/5/2022 2:16:00 PM Great tribute to the brave servicemen and women who keep us safe. What a hostile world it would be without them. Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/5/2022 5:07:00 PM Thanks, Tom.