Their Finest Hour

The ill-equipped revolutionaries fought and died to set this nation free. Against all odds they triumphed sending George's troops back across the sea! The precious freedoms we cherish today were won due to their staying power. It can truly be said of those courageous men that - "This Was Their Finest Hour!" Men in Yankee blue held the line at Gettysburg with unwavering resolve. Mr. Lincoln steered a steady course that a united nation might again evolve. Alas, it took a fearful toll and bled the nation of its youthful flower. Valiant men died to make others free - "This Was Their Finest Hour!" In June of Forty-four, brave men stormed Normandy's shore to force a breach. Heroic American soldiers forfeited life and limb upon that crimson beach. They took a noble stance in order to knock the tyrannical Axis out of power. History books will record forevermore that - "This Was Their Finest Hour!" During the tense decades of the Cold War, dauntless warriors were on alert, To protect and defend our priceless liberties that others sought to subvert. Like a sturdy oak they didn't bend nor did they deign to cower! A grateful nation will ever proclaim that - "This Was Their Finest Hour!" Valorous American troopers yet today strive to uphold freedom's cause, To stem the tide of terrorism that seeks to impose its despotic laws, To bring peace to embattled peoples and install just leaders to power. 'Twill be told in generations to come that - "This Was Their Finest Hour!" Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved