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John T Banasiewicz Jr

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Who Are We
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My thoughts on Memorial Day

 


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


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 Reviews of "Who Are We"
Reviewed by Lois Christensen
Reviewed on May 15, 2008
So great you can talk about it. Many cannot still. Memorial Day is coming up for all vets to be thanked and remembered with care.

Reviewed by Sandra Corona
Reviewed on June 4, 2004
All are family ... well said and exceptionally meaningful :)!

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on June 3, 2004
This is a very special and beautiful tribute.

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)
Reviewed on June 3, 2004
Salutations Author-Poet John Banasiewicz.

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

Reviewed by Ann Piatt
Reviewed on June 3, 2004
Beautiful. What more is there to be said.


Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on June 2, 2004
Glad you made it out alive John.
Great tribute for our veterans.....

Reviewed on June 1, 2004
terrific write, tommy! although we are different, we are all united by our nation; that makes US americans! well done, tommy!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D

Reviewed by Fletcher Bailey (Reader)
Reviewed on May 31, 2004
I agree John...this is a marvelous tribute to memorial day...may we never forget...excellent write...Fletcher B

Reviewed by Handsum Hart
Reviewed on May 31, 2004
Perfect for Memorial day, well done!!!!!

blue skies and sunshine

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on May 31, 2004
Wonderful tribute. Enjoyed!

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on May 31, 2004
Excellent tribute >>>POET!! A day to reflect on the brave......
Wonderful...

Lady Peg

Reviewed on May 31, 2004
(((john)))

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. :(

Reviewed by Rose L
Reviewed on May 31, 2004
Tommy,

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~

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on May 31, 2004
I enjoyed your Memorial Day tribute John..very well written! Lisa

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on May 31, 2004
A wonderful remembrance John!
God bless you and all veterans of Nam, and all wars.

Reviewed by Debashish Haar (Reader)
Reviewed on May 31, 2004
WONDERFUL poem on this day...Some great lines>>>
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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