The Only Vet I Knew
I am honoring a Veteran that I knew.
He passed this year of Cancer. He served us in Vietnam.
As a Sargent in the Army. I can't say his name for he
didn't want to be recognized and I am honoring that.
But I am thinking of him today.
He left behind two great sisters. When he finished his tour,
he came to work for ConEd. He lived a quiet life.
No personnel wife or children. But he gave of himself
to many charities and relatives.
I characterize him as a kind and gentle person.
He holds a place in my heart forever.
He was only sixty-nine years old.
I love him; and miss him.
But I know he's always here with his sisters and me.
So, this Veterans Day, he can take his place
with the best of them.
The Lord has your back now and so do I.
Happy First Veterans Day in Heaven.
Love you. And, I Thank You for your Service.
Copyright © Marilyn Williams | Year Posted 2019
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