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Memorial Day: For The Fallen, © 2013, Karla Dorman
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... Memorial Day is not for the living, but for the dead, ....

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Memorial Day: For The Fallen, © 2013, Karla Dorman

Standing in perfect formation,
these tombstones with name after name,
as far as the eye can see. Too
many have paid the price. Freedom
demands we remember each one.

Memorial Day is not for
the living, but for the dead, brave
men and women who laid down their
lives in service to their country.
How can I not give honor where

honor is due? To forget would 
be a slap in the face to those
who were willing to take a stand.
I am grateful for your courage,
your sacrifice. I pray for your

families left behind, who grieve
the loss of a son, a daughter:
a pain no one should have to bear.
'Thank you' seems so inadequate,
but it's all that I have: THANK YOU.


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 Reviews of "Memorial Day: For The Fallen, © 2013, Karla Dorman"
Reviewed by Budd Nelson
Reviewed on May 28, 2013
you honor them well
budd

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on May 28, 2013
A proper thank you, indeed.


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