Today we honor our U.S. Military Veterans
I especially want to honor vets close and precious to me
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| My father - Rudy Edwards |
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| My son, Shannon Wohlford |
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My Veteran
Friend
When er’ I see that
flag go by,
I think of you, ---my Veteran Friend.
Her streaming red flows
through the sky
like your blood, ---my Veteran Friend.
Sometimes you think
that no one knows
your troubles and your fears.
But God alone, He knows
it all
And we prayed for you back here.
So now you’re home,
thank God for that
And
we’re so grateful too.
We think of those who
through combat,
Just didn’t make it through.
So now I say, ---my
Veteran Friend,
I’m honored just to know you.
You risked it all and
gave your best.
For what? ---You didn’t even know who.
May God reach down,
blessings to send.
For me, I have to say
again,
“Thank you, ---my Veteran Friend.”
With love,
Connie ~~ 11/11/08
©Copyright
2018 Connie Wohlford
Thank you, Connie! I'm married to a veteran, and I am especially grateful for the sacrifices of all veterans past and present! Thank you for these words, and for the service of those posted on your wall below!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Julie. Please thank your husband for his service as well.
DeleteConnie, as the daughter of a WWII veteran, patriotism was modeled before me as was respect for military and law enforcement officers. Your poem is a beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteThanks you, Jeannie. I appreciate your comments. I too was taught patriotism and respect. God bless your dad for his service and for teaching you well.
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