The Guardians - Veterans on Bikes

To honor the Guardians who watched over Army Ranger Sergeant Thomas McPherson RIP and his family the day he was laid to rest…God Bless our Veterans ♥

Sgt. MacPherson came home today

draped in the red white & blue

all waited for their hometown boy  

patiently….as he flew

Hundreds line the streets 

as he landed, no one cheered 

silently we watch and wait 

for brave MacPherson to appear 

 Slowly the door came down from the plane

and his young widow did not run

for holding her hand with all his might

was their little, two year old son.. 

July 1986- Oct 2012

RIP 

………………………………

I witnessed and wanted to bring

to light

   the "Angels" on bikes. 

Veterans  called  Guardians.. 

These men served our country , Veterans now…

They don't have to defend anymore

But they have the biggest hearts

You can see it as they ride... 

What these men do is incredible…. 

Invited by the family they attend 

The funerals of the fallen

They are there to honor and more importantly 

if some protesters chooses to excerise their right

to harass in the name of  "free speech" 

These men stand in front of them

protecting the family… 

from the view and ugly words..

They are amazing to me 

Big as life they are! 

What a huge gift for a grieving family in a country 

where hate is allowed to be shown at a time 

 when all a family wants.. is peace to bury their loved one

Those Men make me proud to be an American …. 

Because they are good men, wise men 

and I quietly adore them from afar… 

The sad thing about freedom….

ugly is protected…

The great thing about freedom

Better men rise above  

& find peaceful ways

 to overcome... 

God BLess Them…

and all our Veterans…  

♥

Author's Note

Please..I don't want to hear views on war.….this is to honor…
Sgt. McPherson was laid to rest one year ago...

Reviews

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:: beautifully said, my fairy... my dad served in the indian air force for more than 33 years and so i do understand how painful it is when the work done by former military personnel is not respected... those who work in the military (army, navy or air force)... give up some of their rights for us... in india they have to sign what is called "the abrogation of fundamental rights"... they have to do this in the interests of national security... they don't have freedom of speech etc. because they cannot talk about military operations openly... while those of us who are civilians never have to give up our fundamental rights for any reason... i also feel that they become so devoted to the nation that even after they leave active service they want to continue to do something for people... the "Angels" you wrote about do so... they are worthy of immense respect... always...

[Renée]

they are amazing…but most Veterans are….as you know from experience xo

[Samuel Dickens]

I find this a lovely tribute that pays great respect to those who care more for others than themselves.

[Renée]

I pray it does Mr. Dickens…it was a somber day of course..but the Guardians how they quietly presented themselves..and what they did…I was awed….

[Sheila Kline]

Yes indeed............God bless them and all our veterans!! They do our country proud as they ride, protect, and serve to honor a fallen hero!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to Sgt. McPherson and to the Guardians!!
p.s. Do you have the dates for his birth and death...days of the month?

[Renée]

Yes I do..I will message them to you ( :

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Really love that last verse

The sad thing about freedom….
ugly is protected…
The great thing about freedom
Better men rise above

A very graceful and honorable tribute to those who served.

[Renée]

( : Thank you

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

the pleasure is all mine.

[Coyote Poetry]

"Better men rise above
& find peaceful ways
to overcome... "
A beautiful and sad story in the poem. I know men who protect the rights of our Soldiers returning home wrapped in flags. Poor families need to know. We all care for them and the Soldier. Thank you for posting the poem and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Renée]

Thank you Coyote..for reading and most of all…sharing your life and service ♥

[ewest1220]

Whatever anyone's views on war they should all be able agree that this was incredibly well written. Myself included :)

[Renée]

Thank you so much for reading about these fine Men ( :