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.

[Ladysue]

this was so moving and truly a heartfelt and wonderful sentiment...outstanding...

[Vanessa Rico]

This was such a beautiful tribute to all those who have sacrificed their lives for us to be safe in this country of ours. Coyote this moved me and I think it was perfect! 100/100

[Duane Klinger]

So powerful and oh so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this, not many know what soliders go through and what they give up, which includes, sadly, their lives. A wonderful ode to your dear friend. Nicely done.
MKLINE

[Misty Blue Eyes]

i loved this read.. it made me cry.. i dont know any solders but every time i see a dead body being carried to rest with a flag on the coffin i cry...

[Aidz]

Nice patriotic scribe

[TJ]

God Bless our Soldiers. We should all appreciate their sacrifies and all of us should remember and THANK those who have fought and fallen to give us the right to have an online writing community.
100/100

[BeccaBelieved-]

Well written and close to my heart. Many people in my family are in the military, and I worry about them every time they are gone. Anyway, I didn't see any errors. XD

[Revolutionary]

Great Poem.true feelings.It is hard to loose a friend to senselesness.I am against war.I wish the soldiers now would refuse to fight.I wish they would lead a millitary coo.We need the soldiers to fight with us in a revolution.Do you see what they are doing to our country.Not terrorist,not global warming,not ssmother nature.The Uninted States leadership is destroying this country.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A tried and heart string pulling piece, full of the rawness I have come to expect of you my darling, love the inlay of the pictures, helps the entire flow and adds to the emotion of your work, well done, great read.

[Kelsie Eileen Stark]

Very warm and welcome, we should Always remember them, because they work so, so hard for us, people they don't even know but we trust them with our lives.
God Bless American Soliders.