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.

[quinfinn]

thank you for a heart felt remembrance for our fallen warriors, well said, well done and well earned! god bless their loved ones and the ones who served beside them
always. great job!

[Poetic Beauty]

I second that we need to remember the ones who have gave their lives to protect us. This poem gives us a face with a name of no of the many people who have gave their lives for the freedom of this country.

[compositionc]

Just amazing as usual.
People need to respect veterans and the fallen, because they fought for us, and we need to respect them.
-salutes-

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

This poem is a salute to all of our fallen friends.
I lost a few in Iraq.....who had absolutely no regard for their own lives...
The only thing they ever cared about was keeping others safe.

You honor their memory.

[Kenneth The Poet]

Nice job!

[brenda]

;')this is really nice poem!

[∂αʌ<..]

there is always something antique in all your writings which makes a wonderful connection to the truth and the past...and you blend them superbly well!

[Lily Mae]

A wonderful tribute to a great soul.. The memories the two of you shared are precious.. Thank you for sharing his and your lives with all of us.. Here's to you and your friend..!!x