Veterans' Day poem

How can I express
all the gratitude I feel
for those who are selfless
and willing to fight for me?

A simple thank you will not suffice
so let me take this time to devise
a few simple lines for those who serve.

I know a few of you by name,
others I will never know, yet you deserve
as much love and acclaim.

I am forever in your debt
and as I hold back my tears of fierce pride
let us never forget
all you have sacrificed to provide
FREEDOM.

Veteran's Day 2010

Istis semper fidelis meas gratias dedi.

I want to take a moment out of my day and thank all the service men and women- past, present and future- for their service. I've had the honor and pleasure of knowing a few guys who have served both in Iraq and Afghanistan and they say the same thing- they felt like it was their duty and that if they could go back, they would. The ones that couldn't go back all say the same thing- they feel like they left a job undone. That is real commitment. So for all you do and all you are- THANK YOU!!!