Salute old Glory and thank a Veteran

I need to remember a good friend. We live in a world where few of us are not touched by war.

     Salute old Glory and thank a Veteran.

Raise your glass high and thank the Soldiers for standing tall.
I drink a Miller Lite on 24 August for my good friend missed.
 
Raise your glass to remember SSG. Donald N. Davis and all the soldiers who died in so many Wars.
 
My worst day ain't so bad.
 
My friend taught me to be graceful to be alive and with family.

 




















I remember my friend Donald N. Davis.
 
Always a smile and helping hand if needed.
 
We drank many a  beers in Texas and Georgia Taverns.
 
He stood tall and was a example to the young soldiers.
 
He loved the Army. 24 plus years he served.
 
He treated his daughters like princesses.
 
The girls are young woman now.
 
So beautiful and smart.
 
He would be so proud of them.
 
I lost my friend in Iraq in August 2004.
 
I raise my glass to his memory.
 
I raise my glass to all the Soldiers.

 






















To a safe return and not be forgotten.
 
We need to remember them.
 
Our men and woman standing tall for old USA.
 
God Bless American and remember Wars are being fought.
 
Our soldier need to be remembered.
 
When old Glory come bye.
Raise your hand and salute.
Thank a Veteran. You will never know what he had to do.
To stand for freedom and liberty


                          Coyote
                         March 2009
 
 
 
 

Author's Note

Thank for reading. Any errors. Please assist. Never too old to learn.

Reviews

[Kevin Horsley]

A very heartfelt poem, you are correct that a non-military person has no real idea of what you go through (unless they are a correspondent or are caught up in the thick of it) and the sacrifices that have to be made (time, family to name but two).
But that this can lead to the ultimate personal sacrifice, they should be remembered for what they have done and not only by their comrades in arms.

A nice piece, needs a little work on spelling but the grammar is your voice and should be left alone.

[M.Babu]

What a sentimental piece...whose strength and emotion was tripled by the simple tone you chose to imply. What a heartfelt piece that deserves alot more credit than this! Wonderful Coyote.

~M.Babu~

[Kamran]

One of my best friends has a father in the military, currently stationed in Afghanistan, and her grandfather passed away there. When I showed this poem to her, she broke into tears. I asked why, and she said, "It brought me to realize why soldiers do what they do. They don't fight out of blood thirst, or anger. They fight because their life IS their family, and protecting that is worth more than anything." You truly touched her and I both. Thank you Coyote. Never disappoints.

[RSalassi]

The old retired English teacher in me screams to offer assistance willingly, but in private exchanges ([email protected]). Your voice is too strong, your heart too pure, your talent too great to simply dismiss. An overwhelming discourse.

[Calypso]

Thank you for the services you gave us!

[Chris Smith Welshpoetcs]

I salute with a glass held high my friend.

[Searching 4 Serenity]

SALUTE! The red, white and blue. Remember the proud and the few.

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Very nice and heart felt.
Awesome message as always with your writings

[Ian Faraway]

It's a tragedy when a soldier loses his life, but we should be proud that people in our nation will risk their life to protect our freedom and our ideology. It's sad that they don't get enough respect or the credit they deserve. J'adore.

[☯]

I really liked reading this. It gave off a new emotion and a different air. I liked the calmness and respect flowing off this poem. I also salute the soldiers for being braved and willed. An ultimate risk and sacrifice for your country, and for peace. I truly admire them. An amazing write, a thoughtful words. A stunning job.

[dreaming dame]

Freedom is taken for granted too often. Nice write :)