L Milton Hankins Poet Quatrain

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

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

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

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

Michael Tor August 5, 2022 at 7:45 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 L Milton Hankins August 5, 2022 at 9:30 PM Thank you so much, Michael, for having a caring heart for our servicemen. Michael Tor August 5, 2022 at 7:47 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 August 5, 2022 at 4:53 PM Fine words, Milt. Sometime ‘Thanks’ doesn’t seem sufficient, but it’s often all we have to offer. Governments on the other hand… L Milton Hankins August 5, 2022 at 5:07 PM Thank you, Terry. As a former serviceman, I always appreciate those words, however.

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