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Think for a moment where this nation would
be
If not for the Veterans who fought land, air
and sea
Think of the many who currently serve
At home and in faraway places for peace and
safety to preserve
Think of those warriors who stand ready for
call
With a few hours notice ready to give their
all
Their homes and families they leave in our
care
To travel and serve where others only dare
What do they seek in return for the service
they render
Only that our safety and freedom we do not
surrender
So let us take pause on the eleventh of
November
To honor our Veterans and vow to always
remember
Our Veterans are a testament to the
greatness of this nation
And for their sacrifices deserve our honor
and acclamation
So for those who have served and for those
who serve today
My hats off, I salute you and offer a big
hooray.
© Kent Fletcher
November 2010
I dedicate this poem to those Veterans
who have served and those who are currently
serving this country. Thank you for your
sacrifices and service to our country. A
special thanks also to the families of these
brave men and women who share in the
sacrifice and offer needed support. You are
Patriots of the highest order.
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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