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A Tribute to Our Warriors
I write this tribute for our warriors, both the
living and the dead
To you our freedom we owe for the blood you shed
You fought for our nation, when she made the
call
Many of you gave your absolute all
A proud bunch you seem to be
Laying it on the line so others can be free
Not always returning to the open arms you
deserve
But always willing and ready to serve
The calling to be a warrior is a special one
Those who answer are the ones who get the job
done
Cant thank them enough for what they do
Putting their lives on the line for people like
me and you
Our world stands now as never before
Seems there will never be an end to war
So our warriors are our only defense
Their value to freedom is so immense
In the air, on the ground, or on the water;
matters not where you serve
The gratitude of our country you deserve
As brothers and sisters you stand as the first
line of defense
Sometimes paying a great expense
So for the warriors who have served in the past
I honor your service first and last
And for those active warriors who serve today
For your victory and safe return I pray
So for all warriors who serve our nation
I salute you with the greatest admiration
This tribute I write and dedicate to you
For your sacrifice and service in all that you
do
ŠKent Fletcher
September 23,
2008
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kent Fletcher retired as Deputy Chief of the Durham NC Police Dept. He
served with that department for 301/2 years. He is a graduate of the 162nd
session of the FBI National Academy and has an AA and BS degree in Justice
Administration from Guilford College. He served with the US Army, 1970 -1976 as
a medic. Writing short stories and poetry has become a part-time hobby. He can
be reached at
hkfletcher@nc.rr.com
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