Valor

Enemies approaching

man down 

leaving safeties nest

on a steep ridge

deeply entrenched

fearlessly redirects

small arms and mortar

man down

is retrieved

first aid given

by squad leader

bravely leads

squad to

executed maneuver 

overrun enemy positions

changing battle outcome 

valor brilliantly shines

SILVER STAR-awarded to my Poppy

squad leader of company G

third battalion

First Marines

action-March 11,1951 Korean war

Author's Note

Hall of Fame-military site

Reviews

[Allen Smuckler]

Hall of fame tribute…Holly
So brave and courageous were ALL those men and women…and ALL those who followed.
Isn't it tragic we even have to honor the many fallen heroes and heroines from ALL the wars we've endured. So many lives taken and affected...
Thank you for sharing your memories Holly…and if Dad is still living…please thank him for me.
Well done on this Memorial Day,
allen

[Ency Bearis]

A great tribute and a noteworthy heroism by your father recollected and poetized, appropriate for Memorial Days.

[Holly Mason]

love the word tribute*)
thank you fine sir

[Ency Bearis]

You're most welcome.

[Frieda P]

First to fight. Wonderful tribute here Holly, what a wonderful gesture, especially in light of Memorial Day.

[Holly Mason]

thank you fine lady

[Frieda P]

Always my pleasure, have missed your lovely face Holly.

[Chris]

Semper Fi Holly...

[Holly Mason]

thank you fine sir

[A. H. Pinley]

What a way to honor your father. Thank you for doing so. Marines, the few the proud.

[Holly Mason]

thank you so fine sir truly
and I gave some thought to a good debate-now as a tax paying citizen I have had the opportunity to live in a state that has a state tax and one that did not...I have much to say*) thank you again

[A. H. Pinley]

I look forward to the debate. It will interesting to see whether you're in favor of more taxes and giving more control to the ever growing centralized government or returning the controls back to the private citizen by less taxation. I don't believe I have anything posted on my views of taxation. I'll look in my achieves. Thanks for honoring your father in this fashion.

[Elizabeth Marchofchzeck]

This is moving to me in a very serious way. My grandfather was a war veteran too and this is just amazing. I give you props for capturing such a hard topic into such beautiful words. I would appriciate it if someone as talented as you would check out my work! Maybe we can even swap! Well done, Holly!

[Holly Mason]

thank you and I will be looking you up
nice meeting you,Holly