Not Forgotten
From the Hoorahs to the Semper-Fi?s,From the fliers in the sky to the grunts on the ground,From those who retired, to those who still fight,From those who we shed tears for to those still standing,From the Civil War to the present fight,
You are the men and women we count on,You are the soldiers who fight for those who can?t,You are the ones who return to families and loved ones,You are the ones who risk everything for our freedom.
As I stand and watch the land change from fall to winter,I?m thinking of those sleeping in ditches,I?m thinking of those at eternal peace,I?m thinking of the loved ones left behind,And I?m thinking of the children who?ll grow up without a parent.
To those who fought in every war, conflict, peace time, or secret mission,Let me say thank you and God bless.May I say it is an honor to be your friend, daughter or passing face in the crowd.May I consider it an honor to shake your hand.May I pray over your resting place and to the loved ones left behind.
Today, on Veterans Day, I salute ALL who have served and are serving.Today I say the pledge of allegiance with pride.Today I pray for those still overseas.May God bless ALL who have and are serving.Happy Veterans Day to veterans past, present and future.Happy Veterans Day to those serving today.
-Kristy Smith(Daughter of a Vietnam Veteran, a friend of retired Army, Air Force, and Marine Corp, and friend to several still serving.)