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

[ANTO]

The repetition of the phrase 'man down' is so well employed and creates the fog of war in this write. I can't imagine for one second how scared they must be during such combat situations.
This is a fine tribute Holly. Truly your pride shines through.

[Holly Mason]

Thank you fine Anto...cute pup

[ANTO]

Im glad to see you - how are you?

[A. H. Pinley]

A great way to honor your father and his men. Thank you for honoring them Holly! Semper Fi!

[lee von cleef]

5th grade science class,
Small twelve or fourteen kids,
Big tall teacher, strides back and fourth
Teaching looking into each of us ,
only boys,
Snap!
Down he goes hits the floor
Wills himself up, slams a prosthetic on the table,
"This boys is a gift from the Korean war",
we never knew,the war, the leg, the mark , the day , the man is part of me,forever.
He shod horses,
Hands quick he would stop the pucks.
Your poem ,a salute to the men of war.

[lee von cleef]

march eleven, Korean War,
A general slow drive,
Soldiers, men line the side of the road,
Spaced , measure the man, The general,
His force, salute stare ,
each one settling in the dust as he past,
Heart and mind knew The man The General,
Had looked right at him,
MacArthur.
“mentally unprepared for war.” Not his men.

[MAC]

what a wonderful write. an amazing tribute poem that most readers can apply to someone in their own lives. excellent!!

[Sami Khalil]

You always amaze me with your great writes ...Bravo...:)

[Holly Mason]

thank you fine sir...and watch out my mom is out driving today*) hahah

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...lol
Safe in AL. lol

[Rita L. Sev]

Very nice - I can see this brave soldier earning that Silver Star. Appropriate for Memorial Day - and our gratitude is appropriate every day. Great write, Holly!

[Holly Mason]

thank you teach

[A. H. Pinley]

The brave military men and women are a special breed. Just a follow up to a great piece of recognition.