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.

[Cody McGeary]

Very good message. I have many family members who are or were in the military. I am glad to see that soldiers are treated with more respect these days than they were in the 60's and 70's. Very good poem and message. My heart goes out to those who we have lost. Keep it up.

[Sofea]

This is a wonderful write :)

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beautiful tribute...god bless all those who fight for our country. love this!

[*[_Natasha_]*]

beautiful write Coyote, i think this is a message everyone should remember. great write my friend

[KAREN]

Well written and a very touching heartfelt poem. Thanks for helping me remember all the men and women at war fighting for us!

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Bravo! This is an excellent poem! Our troops need to be remembered and praised for what they do for our world that is slowly dying!

[RJM]

heartfelt poem most people do not know what soldiers go through and so they think that what you deal with is just easy. To live and die for one's country is nothing short of beautiful and the veterans prove this. A few grammatical errors though but nonetheless it was a beautiful heartfelt poem.

[Norma M Sutton]

Amen Coyote! Well said!

[Tina Kline]

We should give them honor and a thank you because they do deserve them. And hopefully we want to do this. This is wonderful, very truthful and it comes straight from the heart. Wonderful job.

[Star Wolf]

Never forget and honor veterans and those who are still serving. Don't treat them like they are the enemy like so many have done and still do. A awesome and wonderful poem!