Let us honor our lost soldiers today
they have fought in wars to keep us free
so many of our finest men and women
have given their all fighting for liberty
They have fought with the infantry
they have manned the turrets at sea
having stormed the beaches on D-Day
helped our allies win a great victory
Some died in Korea far from home
others were drafted to fight in a war
then sent to die in southeast Asia
many never heard of Vietnam before
Then there was the Gulf War in Kuwait
even though it didn't last very long
many fine young men and women
died trying to right what was wrong
At this very moment there are soldiers
fighting a war to let people live free
freeing people from terror and tyranny
giving their lives, dieing so bravely
Let us honor those who have sacrificed
the men and women who gave their all
so many are walking around Heaven today
welcoming home the next soldier to fall
Let us pray for our troops far from home
ask God to protect and comfort each one
we ask you Lord to keep them all safe
God Bless them till the fighting is done
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Let us remember all the men and women who have given their lives fighting for our country. They sacrificed everything to serve their country and to fight for freedom all over the world. God Bless all of our military service men and women and their families. 
Written May 26th, 2005
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amen, Wow mom you did an amazing job on this one. I love it. Freedom isn't free, BluRosePoet8488 Took almost everything I was going to say! I loved it.
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Very well done and greatly welcomed. My brother is over their as I read and it sure gives me hope to know so many people are praying and thinking of all the men and women over their. Thanks so much for caring!!! xoxox
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I loved this write it rocks and I totally respect this because the people that fight for us and everything else they do for us is just AMAZING -
Beautiful and heartflet
Sandy...
Thank you for this beautiful heartfelt poem and thank for remembering our troops. So many people won't because of there views of this war. They should remember that someone somewhere at some point in time put his life on the line so that we... the people of America and the world today... have the priviledge ( to me freedom is a priviledge. It's not a right) to enjoy the things we have today. The things that most of us take for granted. A soldier fought in some battle so that you can enjoy life to the max in your own way. I think paying tribute to them with a prayer each night is fitting and with a poem that they can read and enjoy. Thank you for sharing. Love and hugs...
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aww.. sandy, this was a wonderful poem you wrote for memorial day well done!
I really enjoyed reading this one
Di
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This tore at my heartstrings...my eyes burn from tears. This is so beautiful. My daddy went to Nam, and by the Grace of God he returned home to us...until 2001.
My husbands 3 brothers served in Korea, and one in Nam. It changed them tremendously from what I am told. One, is no longer with us.
Yes, I join in rememberance with you and all America for this day means freedom for all of us, left behind.
Wonderful work!!!!!!!
Sam
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Onward Ye Soldiers,
Marching to this war
The battle is raging
just like it did before
World War One and
World War Two
Vietnam and Korea
what are we to do
Cold War and Cuba
and the Desert Storm
Many lives were taken
it's time to reform
Take a Stand today
let your voice be heard
Shout out for Freedom
Freedom is the word
Iraqi troops dying
Afghanistan troops as well
So many blood shed stories
that mommies will have to tell
No daddy to snuggle
and no mom to play
I don't think God intended
for us to live this way
Shout out the name
the name of Christ
He is the only one
that can save your life
You want freedom
You want peace
You want the wars
and blood shed to cease
You want happiness
you want a family life
You want to be freed
from your torment and strife
Well, Jesus is the answer
He can take your pain away
Just believe in His Name and
get down on your knees and pray
Receive Him in your heart
start your life anew
And let Jesus be Your Savior
as He lives inside of You
Sandy, Sandy, Sandy, what else can I say? You have totally outdone yourself on this poem. You always amaze me with the amazing words and poems you write!! I can't even comprehend how wonderful this poem was. It is so sad to know that we have troops dying everyday, and there are still people here in the US that are not supporting our troops. You know, it's quite funny, if it wasn't for our troops, we wouldn't have the freedom we do today. We wouldn't be alive probably. So I think those that do nothing but complain need a reality check. We can't change the course of history, war is going to happen, and though it is not the best solution, there is nothing we can do to change it. So you can disagree with it all you want people, but it won't stop the war. So instead of casting insults at them, why don't you just pray for them. And let them know you love them. Is that too much to ask for? I am sure you wouldn't want any of your kids to be over there and having people here hating them and casting insults at them, so just pray for them, that's not too much to ask for. And just pray that this war will end soon so they can come back home. I really enjoyed this Sandy, thank you for sharing this with me!! Take care my friend!! I love You mom!! God Bless You!!
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Sandy, your words really touched my heart. My uncle is in Iraq right now and I feel really scared for him. My aunt and cousins surely are more afraid. He had told me in his e-mails that he could hear bombings almost every night. Thank you for this wonderful write. Such a great tribute for those who had risked their lives for freedom and justice. Cheers! Eris
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This is such a wonderful tribute to our soldiers. It makes you think about the loved ones that we have in the service fighting for us. It really pains me to see so many of our soldiers die fighting for our lives. Thanks so much for this wonderful tribute.
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thumbs up!
Very heart felt.
They did thier duty. And you did yours by supporting them this way. This poem as so patriotic that it's just a gem!
I wish I could agree with the seeming sentiment that I get ... but I don't not believe that the loss of life is justified. I do not believe it ever could be. I have never lost anyone to war. So that view isn't the result of loss. I think the loss of life is tragic and horrible. No matter how you look at it. And I think that the other powerful nations in this world have blood on thier hands because had they offered aid... so many young men and women would not still be dying out there on foreign soil, as they are, to save the world. I think that what makes this tragic, is that it could have been prevented. And I salute the soldiers whof ace death every day because they believe that the rest of us should not have to live in fear.
I would like to ask that you read a poem entitled, "Misconceptions" by Sayyadina21. Because when I read the line of your poem that goes, "At this very moment there are soldiers
fighting a war to let people live free
freeing people from terror and tyranny". Please read that poem. It will provide the persepective of what many believe are people oppressed. Like this one, that poem touched my heart.
Great write!
gypsybelle.
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Awesome
Awesome poem written about people who certaintly deserve the honor. Thanks for writing this. -
Well done
This is indeed a very good prayer and I applaud how you did this. I have to say that frightendove is correct and most people today don't understand that. -
The emotional side of me says this a well written and structured tribute to our brave men and women who have and are sacrificing themselves for our freedom. I salute you for it.
As a veteran, the pragmatic side of me says there are two rules in war.. rule one: young men die. rule two: you cant change rule one. Unfortunately sometimes the job just has to be done and I again salute those who do it so well.
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God bless them. My own thoughts on war are conflicted, if you excuse the pun; I believe war is an evil yet I am undecided for now as to whether it is an unnecesary one. And I am not one of those people who can clump together all military personnel as heroes: having taught in an inner-city school I had a whole class of ill mannered devil-children who wanted to join the army because it a) gave them free 'holidays' as they put it,
Gave them an excuse not to study as they didn't need to for the forces and c) (most appallingly) so they could go and kill "F**cking pakis and niggers" (please excuse my language, this is a direct quote I sadly heard many times). So I refuse to believe everybody who has fought in a war is a hero - sometimes they are just nasty little cowards.
HOWEVER, I do desperately appreciate those who have died for us, those who so want to see the world made right, those who are prepared to sacrifice themselves for the sake of good. Thank you. I can never say that enough. Thank god there are soldiers and sailors and all the others like them! -
Hi, great my friend, so many have given their lives and should always be remembered, I wonder if man will ever stop making was on someone in the world, I for one will not hold my breath, all the best with this poem, great write and great sentiment, Di
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Very beautiful write. I love poems written on Soldiers. this one is excellent. Check mine titled "Beyond the horizon" The picture is apt.Great work.
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this poem realy touched me because i had a cousin who died in iraq he never was suppose to be sent out and it hurt so bad to see him died thanx great write keep up the good work
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Ooh how this has touched my heart,
my husband is serving in Iraq, the days are getting longer
'with each day away,
The worry the stress, everyday something new,
All so I can live in a world of non suppression,
Blessings for this write,
And Godspeed to each and everyone serving, and to all whom
served before,
Thank you for this write
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This was fantastic, I am so glad that you could beautifully put into words what I have been feeling and wish that others could truly see for so long. This does absolute justice, you are very talented, and they ryhming was great. Thank you so much! Shannon
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This is a great poem. I agree we should honour the people who fought to save their own country. I'm english and I like to remember the soldiers who fought for our country. This is a great way to do it. Excellent job and keep up the good work
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Obviusly allot of strong feeling has gone into this, a great write!
USUK brothers in arms!
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