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A Hero and a Friend!
by John Michael Domino → (All Poetry by John Michael Domino)
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I went to a music concert with my friend, Lester Lemke. He is a WW II disabled veteran. Words cannot describe how good it felt to see the gleam in his eyes as the band played songs from an era full of swing music and patriotic tunes. The following poem expresses a little of what was felt that evening.


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Our World War II GI’s.

They are slowly fading away.
 

They sacrificed like no one else.
 

We should honor them,
 

while we still can today.
 

I know a Disabled American Vet,
who is a very dear friend.   

We went to a concert.

We listened to the old songs

that were popular,

way back then. 
 

There were many smiles,

and there were many tears.

The old tunes brought memories

of the past and the good old years.

It was indeed an honor to stand beside

my hero and my friend.

They played  “America the Beautiful”

and we sang along until the very end.

 

 

“Thank you for your sacrifice.”

My hero and my friend.    

 

“Thank you for giving your all.” 

America salutes you!
 

Amen,

Amen

and

AMEN!

 
Copyright: John Michael Domino, Author, Jan 18, 2008
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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 Reviews of "A Hero and a Friend!"
Reviewed by Susanne Leist
Reviewed on October 18, 2018
Amen. My father was a WWII veteran. He is gone but always remembered.

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on November 21, 2008
Beautiful poem and heartfelt tribute to your friend,take care

Edwin

Reviewed by Larry Matthews
Reviewed on August 7, 2008
A great message "Lest We Forget" Thanks for the reviews. Read " The Family" if you get a chance.

Blessings Luke

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on June 26, 2008
So beautiful to see his face and to know it was a pride he was showing. My husband served thirty years and retired a year ago with the Canadian Forces. These people represent why we have the life we live and yes Micheal they are not just people they are a HERO and GREAT FRIEND. Thank you for sharing.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Regina Pounds
Reviewed on March 3, 2008
Wonderful tribute and shining example of how to honor and treat men who seem to have been eclipsed by younger generations of fellow soldiers.

Gina


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