Wartime Stories, Letters & Poetry #16

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| '''jshepherd5''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/NoAvatar.gif' /></div><br/>1/24/2010 1:53:40 PM 
| I love to write poetry....this one was read at Veteran's Day Ceremony in Wilmington last Veteran's Day! Jake Shepherd<br/> <br/> Never Forget<br/> <br/> <br/> Here’s to all those who are known as “Vet.”<br/> Been to hell and back but still around here yet.<br/> There were so many of us who gave their all,<br/> We honor them but thank the Lord “we” did not fall!<br/> <br/> Not just today but everyday we think of those who went away.<br/> These fine young folks were the cream of the crop they say.<br/> They left their families and their friends to go to Tim-Buk-Too,<br/> When duty called they merely asked, “what do I have to do”?<br/> <br/> Our Nation has faced so many trials as we have made our way.<br/> In distant lands and yes here at home, we’ve had a debt to pay.<br/> We’ve fought and died in many wars, have never lost one yet.<br/> So every single citizen should say “Thank You” to a vet!<br/> <br/> Heroes all, these guys and gals, the ones who took the pledge,<br/> They raised their hand and said “I Will”, this put them on the edge.<br/> They joined the forces of our land to fill a vital need.<br/> They all received a number and dogtag that anyone could read!<br/> <br/> Regardless what their duty was they all served in harm’s way.<br/> Each one was important to the cause they had a part to play.<br/> Whether on the battlefield or not they wanted to survive,<br/> But as with everything in life, not all came home alive!<br/> <br/> November 11 across our land is known as “Veteran’s  Day.”<br/> Flags will fly for every force, we’ll bow our heads to pray,<br/> “Dear Heavenly Father there on high, the Maker of us all,<br/> Bless everyone of those who served, bring peace to our “terrestrial ball”!<br/> <br/>                                                     Copyright        2009<br/> <br/>                                                                   Jacob Nathaniel Shepherd <br/><br/><br/> 
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| '''donaldbyers''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/donaldbyers.jpg' /></div><br/>1/24/2010 5:45:08 PM 
| Thanks for posting this poem.<br/> <br/> Don <br/><br/>Sgt. Donald C. Byers, 613th Bomb Squadron, Togglier, 42-97344 Carrie B II, KIA 08/24/1944.<br/> 
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