Male, Female, Black, White
Dad, Mother, Son, Daughter
Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western
Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Non Believer
H.S grad, College grad, GED, Drop Out
Volunteer, Draftee, Lifetimer, Local scout
Short, Tall, Thin, Heavy
Serious, Humorous, Caring, Loner
So who are we?
Group of strangers meeting in place called Nam
Trained to stand and fight together as one
Sharing our dreams, our fears and tears
Hoping to return to our families we loved dear
Some returned to live out that love
While others we left to watch from above
Thirty years have come and passed since the fight
We are aging family of vets given another chance of life
John Thomas Banasiewicz
Copyright May2004
Greetings to All.
Outstanding collection of Americans went there, and unfortunately way too many did not make it back home! Excellent write, Poet. Glad You made it back. As a former Vet, I value each and every day that I am still here. May God continue to watch over all of US. Thank You for sharing this POWERFUL tribute, and Your service to our great Nation!
My Deepest Gratitude, Respect and Admiration.
Thomas Lanechanger
Great tribute for our veterans.....
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D
blue skies and sunshine
Wonderful...
Lady Peg
this is a beautiful tribute to our service members who did what their nation asked of them--thank you from a grateful heart for YOUR service, i salute you, sir
(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :(
This is a thoughtful and loving tribute to honor those who have served so valiantly over the years in all wars. I salute your service and pray for those who battle on to this day abroad.
~Rose~
God bless you and all veterans of Nam, and all wars.
Some returned to live out that love
While others we left to watch from above
Thirty years have come and passed since the fight
We are aging family of vets given another chance of life
< < < <BRILLIANT work, Poet!
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