AMY'S Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. May 30th, 2004

[chadsworth]

Graphic by Billie

Remember to Salute

A thousand flags are held by men, A thousand stories of back when, The warriors clashed ‘neath battered rag. On closer view, it was their flag.

The flag stood always at the front, When battle came, it took the brunt, And though the bullets rent and tore, The flag would never shirk from war.

Every flag, and every color, Holds a meaning, all of valor. Men who stand in salutation, Are the fabric of our nation.

And the flag that fills their eyes, Along with tears that might arise, Show the heart that forges on, ‘Til the victory has been won.

Stand and honor passing glory, Remember well the honored story. The flag deserves salute and then, Remember to salute the men.

NicknamedBob . . . . May 17, 2004 © 2004

[MeekOneGOP]

It's really nice, though. If you can, see #7 and listen to Bob and Shirley Ross sing it .....

You have a great day ! :^D

[MeekOneGOP]

hehe ! Thanks, Chandsworth. :^D

And I was glad to see your Golden version of Bob Hope singing Thanks for the Memory was still linked.

Thanks !

[dansangel]

I posted this at the Finest and wanted to post it here for all of the Poetry and Potpourri FRiends. A Blessed and safe Memorial Day Holiday to you all:

Staff Sergeant Richard A. Fitts

I never knew you
But I will always remember you.
You were part of the MIA list
A silver bracelet upon my wrist
Bearing your name and rank.
I never had the chance to thank
You and all of the rest
Who sacrificed all while doing their best
To ensure freedom for those like me.
Because of you today we are free.

So instead I vow to pray
For your soul and the others each day.
I am grateful to all women and men
Who served our country and often
Made sacrifices huge and small.
I thank our military for them all.

Staff Sergeant Fitts you gave your life
And the hurt cut like a knife
For the family you left behind.
They prayed for your remains to find.
Many years later their prayers were heard,
Their grief indescribable by words.
One thing is true, though perhaps understated
Your sacrifice will always be greatly appreciated.


© May 30, 2004 by dansangel

[MeekOneGOP]

LOL!
Thanks.

[dansangel]

A big *DUH* on my part - #23 is for you, as well. I'm sorry.

[ladyinred]

That was wonderful and brought tears to my eyes! I also wore one of the MIA bracelets, but fortunately, mine came home safe and sound! I will never forget seeing him get off the plane. I had such a connection to him after wearing his name on my arm for so long!

Beautiful tribute to your own hero! Thanks for sharing it!

[ladyinred]

Hi Meekie! My, I see by the timestamp that when you posted, I was still in dreamland! Hope you are enjoying this wonderful Holiday where we honor our Vets!!! Chads and I are moving, so we aren't having too much fun this weekend! Packing, ugh!!!

[ladyinred]

Meek, the pictures you posted of our wonderful national treasure Bob Hope were so great! Even better to have some with JFK since they both shared the same birthday. Several Heroes in those pictures, Ronald Reagan, JFK, and Bob Hope. Thanks for the memories Meek! :-)

[ladyinred]

What a beautiful tribute you posted for those who have lost loved ones. The Holy Spirit is indeed the comforter. I remember my dad's services. I didn't think I could make it through it, but a dear Christian lady came by our house before it began, and she prayed for me that the Holy Spirit would give me peace and comfort. I cannot tell you how true that became. I felt a very supernatural peace sitting by his coffin at the cemetery, and believe me, I hadn't expected to! God is so good! God Bless our Vets!

[ladyinred]

Thank you Cobby! You are talented? Who knew????

Happy Memorial Day to you, one of our hero Vets, and a good friend! Thanks for the tribute, it is great! Behave yourself!!!

[MeekOneGOP]

Re #27-28:

Moving, huh ? 'Ugh' is right ! Being an old Air Force Brat, I well remember all the times we moved.

Glad ya liked the Bob Hope/Kennedy pics, etc. :^D

[TexasCowboy]

Hi, Beautiful!

A very Happy Memorial Day to you, too!

I'm bein' have, but it's not by choice.

If you ever decide to take that old mutt of yours to the pound, I know an old gray headed mongrel who would love to live in your kennel.
I LOVE brownies!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Hello everyone. Have a pleasant Sunday, all.

MEMORIAL DAY.

We walked among the crosses
Where our fallen soldiers lay.
And listened to the bugle
As TAPS began to play.

The Chaplain led a prayer
We stood with heads bowed low.
And I thought of fallen comrades
I had known so long ago.

They came from every city
Across this fertile land.
That we might live in freedom.
They lie here 'neath the sand.

I felt a little guilty
My sacrifice was small.
I only lost a little time
But these men lost their all.

Now the services are over
For this Memorial Day.
To the names upon these crosses
I just want to say…

Thanks for what you've given
No one could ask for more.
May you rest with God in heaven
From now through evermore

~By C W J (C W Johnson)- May 1975~

[Victoria Delsoul]

Nice poem, dansangel. Thank you.

[ladyinred]

There is room for one than one gray headed mongrel in my kennel! :-) In fact, where we are moving there is room for many gray haired mongrels!

[Conspiracy Guy]

Thanks for sharing and thanks for remembering.

God Bless Staff Sergeant Fitts, and those who kept the vigil.

[TexasCowboy]

"where we are moving there is room for many gray haired mongrels!"

What part of Texas are y'all moving to?

I'll take up part time residence!

[dansangel]

Thank you ((((((ladyinred))))))))

What a wonderful feeling to be able to *see* your MIA return home. How beautiful to hear a happy ending! Thank you for sharing.

[ladyinred]

What part of Texas are y'all moving to?

Oh never! We are moving to the Sierra's, on the road to Yosemite up in God's country! (no, God didn't JUST make Texas no matter what you and Chad's think!) :-)

[ladyinred]

Beautiful and moving poem Victoria. You always find the best things to post! Thanks so much.