Posted by
CPT on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 1:25:39 PM
Dear, Marines, Friends and Family,
In honor of Veteran's day I submit the following:
A VETERAN
I was, what others did not want to be.
I went, where others did not want to go
and did what others failed to do.
I asked nothing from those
who gave nothing,
and reluctantly accepted
the thought of eternal
loneliness should I fail.
I have seen the face of terror.
I have felt the sting of fear
and have enjoyed the sweet
taste of a moments love.
But most of all, I have lived
times best forgotten.
At least today I will be able to say
that I was proud of what I am
A VETERAN
(Author Anonymous)
May God bless our Veterans and God speed to our Active Duty Service Members.
Randy Voepel
Mayor, Santee, CA, Marine Town USA