Memorial Day

[shatto]

Memorial Day
by merrylaugh
of Patriot Guard Riders


It is another day for me. I am at work and wonder if I will get out on time.

And then remember those who went to work

And time stopped for them forever.

I will remember you today, soldier.

You went, you gave, you lived, you died so that

I could have yet another day of work to wonder if I will get out on time.


I speak my mind with ease and with no fear. I don't hide my thoughts

Because I am not afraid of who might hear.

You gave me that peace of mind.

Thank you, warrior, for freedom

Of speech, of assembly, of religion, of the press

You have made the Constitution a guardian of our lives in every way.


Your nation owes you a debt that can never be repayed. Yet we must

Honor your sacrifice and courage and will.

You live yet among us all

As we read and talk and move

About our daily lives with regular routine activities.

We owe you a debt that can never be repayed but we must remember.


Sleep in peace noble one, and may you and your band of brothers know

That each day we breathe that glorious air

Of liberty and peace and jobs and kids

And friends and holidays and games

We are breathing air filtered by blood you gave

And we thank you. We can do no less. But can we do more?

[DefensorFortis]

Thank you very much for posting this shatto. It reminds of the teddy roosevelt quote about how the "tree of liberty must be watered by the blood of patriots and tyrants from time to time". In my opinion, everyday is Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Armed Forces Day. Supporting our troops, both currently serving, retired, veterans and the fallen is a 24/7 365 days a year job that will never end. I just want to sincerely say thank you to all who have served and to those who watered the tree of liberty with their own blood, God Bless and R.I.P.