© 2012 Linda McKinney All Rights Reserved
On fields of death and glory
In times of troubles deep
‘Tis men of honor, courage
Whose efforts freedom keeps.
A step away from eternal
Rest of endless days
A foot away from friend; suddenly,
Friend’s breath goes away.
A foot away from danger
As EID explodes
Two more platoon mates
Gone now; downed on rough dirt roads.
Home and loved ones beckon
As oft as heart beats in breast,
He stays for them and others
For freedom’s life’s behest.
Until they all come home now,
Until the last returns,
Keep them all in prayers
For they make freedom’s light burn!
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I know that there are women serving in our armed forces as well. I do not mean to deny that. I use the term "men" here as in "mankind" and not as a gender. I thank ALL of our men and women who serve, or have served, and someday will serve. I can never thank you enough. GOD Bless You All!
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