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.

[Fran Marie]

a very heartfelt tribute and salute to your friend and all those who indeed stand tall.. very well written piece here John...

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Fran. Veteran holidays bring back good friends that I miss.

[An owl on the moon]

Such a sadness in these memories... these reflections... never wanting to forget the sacrifice of those who have kept us free. We must always bring them honor. Thank you for this remembrance...

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Craig for reading and the comment. We must remember. Freedom had great payment.

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

very heart felt poem and Thank you for
serving If you did as well.


Hope you and your family have a blessed
Veterans day this Tuesday.


Blessings. Benita

[emmajoy]

You're far more than a poet, John... you're a prize example of a human being who's lived and learned what life and death really means.

Your writing here is heartbreaking but somehow, beautiful.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Emma Joy. I appreciate the kind words.

[Zakari Schmidt]

A great write and solemn salute my friend. I raise my glass to those who have sacrificed and served, and to those who have fallen, with honor eternal.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Zackary for reading and the good comment.

[trainwreck]

In one paragraph, you said the Daughters "are young woman now." that should be "women."
Other than that, there weren't any errors that broke my concentration from this piece. It was thoughtful, touching, and dealt so well with the issue of war, while not detracting from the service your friends did.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for the help. I do appreciate.

[Eric Cox]

A thanks all Americans should feel for those who serve and served our country.
A meaningful, heart spoken write. Nicely done.

[Priyankaabhilaashi]

Great write, as usual..!!!

[Priyanka Natesh]

Very,very well written!A fitting tribute.Thank you :)

[Awdures]

Brilliant tribute to a friend Coyote, my father always says that those you serve with the bonds are deeper more like brothers than friends. Nice to have someone who made you smile like this.