As i put this flag upon our Veterans gravestones

We Salute you Veterans my father in law was in the navy my Dad was in the army My Grandpa my dads dad was in the armed air forces my Great grandpa was in the Navy we salute you.

As I walk

through this Cemetery

I see the brave souls

that fought and died

for our country,

We walk today  and

put an American

flag upon their

grave stones.

They carry scares

upon their hearts

holding that dying baby,

Breaks those

tender hearts.

Waiting for them

to come home safe.

So I see great men

that died for our country

as I put that waving 

American flag upon

their grave stone.

For all our Veterans

we salute this flag

thank you god for brave men.

Thank you to the veterans

that served that are alive

and that died.

Happy Veterans Day!

Copyright Kindred poet/ Benita Staebell McCartney  

Author's Note

Our Boy scout Troop 116 went to one of our Cemeteries
and put American flags on the veterans grave stones that served
and fought and died bravely for our country it was very humbling
made you want to cry such a beautiful thing this is a true Fact did this
Saturday morning November 8, 2014 and we lost a Assistant scout master
that was in our Troop 116 a long time ago when my husband was little
and he also served as a veteran he had cancer and then a heart attack
he past the 30th and we got the news of his passing November 1 -2 2014
we went to his wake after and were showing our respect was family friends
and many troop people there scout masters and many that knew him he loved
children and did much for them I only meet him once or twice but don't remember
him well but I was there for my husband as he did cry for a moment and I do now in
then didn't at the wake but it was heart breaking and happy at the same time.


we Salute you Veterans GOD BLESS!


We Salute you Veterans
my father in law was in the navy my Dad was in the army

My Grandpa my dads dad was in the armed air forces

my Great grandpa was in the Navy we salute you.

Thank you for serving for our country



The Eagle Cried ~ Vietnam Veterans Tribute

Reviews

[Bright Ocean Star]

Kindred heart, this one is perfect and so touching for our brave heroes. You've honored them well, my friend. I loved each stanza better than the one before it. You wrote from your heart and your beautiful spirit showed through in spades. Love this one.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Thank you this was Inspired from us putting flags on the Veterans grave stones today Saturday morning we were dressed all in our scout uniforms was little chilly this morning but warmed up some was a beautiful day and we showed respect for a Assistant Scout master that past away he knew my husband as a child he was in the Troop in the past 116 the 30th he pasted away had cancer than had a heart attack today was also his wake and he was a veteran also he helped many children was hard for my husband but we went to pay our respects after. This did come from my heart and putting flags on their grave stones were very humbling I enjoyed doing even though it made you want cry and be happy at the same time. your review and comments are appreciated thank you. Blessings. Benita

[B.J]

Perfect for those here as well..Beautifully said.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Thank you for your kind review and comments they're appreciated. It was written for veterans Day it was a humbling thing to do placing the flags upon the Veterans gravestones. Blessings. Benita

[B.J]

your welcome

[Alfred Kukitz]

Quite gracious of you Benita. As a veteran I'm grateful for having served my country that are made up of people like you.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

If I am just seeing your comment I do apologies :) Never knew you were a veteran. thank you fro serving our country. Thank you for your kind review and comments they're appreciated. Blessings. Benita

[Alfred Kukitz]

You were worth it!

[A. Amos]

Our Soldiers really are our protectors and they are always ready to give the most precious gift of life, for the sake of country and us. This piece you wrote from the deepest part of your heart and in each and every single word your passion is visible!

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Thank you for your kind review and comments they're appreciated. you're correct they do watch over us many being brave Men of God. I am thankful for the ones that served and didn't go into war but still were a veteran. Hope you have a blessed veterans day. blessings. Benita

[A. Amos]

you're most welcome my dear

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear friend. Your honored your family with the words and appreciation.
Coyote

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Thank you your review and comments are appreciated I am thankful for the ones that served and didn't go into war but still were a veteran. Hope you have a blessed veterans day. blessings. Benita

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Benita.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

thank you for this....i somehow got lucky and didn't end up in Nam...but several of my friends did...and it really changed them...
my sister lost a best friend there....as for my dad....he and a buddy tried to enlist in the Navy during world war II, but strange scenario...my dad was designing ships for the Navy with this friend, so the Navy wouldn't let them enlist, said they needed my dad and his friend to make the ships instead of sail on them.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Thank you your review and comments are appreciated yes some come back where they have nightmares and feel they're still in the war it is scary. but I am thankful for the ones that served and didn't go into war but still were a veteran. Hope you have a blessed veterans day. Benita