In a world filled with so many evil forces, their are a few brave men and women who humbly, willingly give their all to stand in the gap to protect us from evil. Today I write for you this memorial day poem as a reminder of how truly selfless these men and women are; relentlessly facing evil foe, so that we might be safe. Because of their sacrifice, we live in a land of freedom. Furthermore, we rarely take the time to give them the full honor they and their families deserve. They truly give up their today so that we may continue to have tomorrow. Jesus said:
This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13-14
BECAUSE HE LOVED THIS LAND AND HIS FAMILY
by Effie Darlene Barba
He held his wife ever so tight
And kissed each precious child goodnight
Tomorrow early he would leave to fight
For all that’s good and all that right
The fight against such evil foe
Is where he knew he would have to go
Defending for us the life we know
For love, his patriotism show
The training never could prepare
A heart and mind so quick to share
For even those who do not care
Who burn the flag and hate declare!
How could it be they hate this land
And the all for which our flag does stand?
Do they not see the dreams they have planned,
Can only be found when evil is banned?
If evil were to have its way
There’d be no place for them to stay
Enjoying freedom’s right to say
What’s in their hearts or even pray!
And so tomorrow he will leave
Ignoring that his heart does grieve
He would go to battle, no reprive
For those who do and don’t belive
He’d give his life to keep us free
In hope of a world where peace might be
Where good and righteousness we see
To live a life of liberty
So tomorrow he will go to fight
For all that’s good and all that’s right
He kissed each precious child good night
And held his wife ever so tight
A YEAR LATER
Time passed on and his wife then cried
Tears of such sorrow and of pride
The phone call came that he had died
With many warriors at his side
The men and women fought that day
They held their ground, they would not sway
Their bravery had made the way
For victory to gain a new pathway
He gave his life for you and me
That we might live in liberty
He bravely fought to set us free
Because he loved this land and his family
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OTHER MEMORIAL DAY POEM
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And for our officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice
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