MEMORIAL DAY

Fighting for freedom,
They lost their lives,
Leaving behind family,
Children, husbands, or wives.
 
So we take some time,
On this day,
To remember their sacrifice,
In a ceremonial way.
 
So many names,
Flags at half mast,
In memory of all,
Heroes of the past.
 
Saluting them proudly,
We continue their fight,
Every member in the service,
All day and throughout the night.

Author's Notes/Comments: 

I wrote this in it's entirety yesterday Sunday May 29 2005 while on watch...and it goes out to all soldiers and sailors who came before me and paid the ultimate sacrifice...rest in peace..and thankyou for giving me something to fight for....

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