A Poem for Veterans Day
Below is a poem in celebration that Kurt Carlson shared with me at a Veterans Day event this past weekend. I enjoyed reading it and I hope you do too.
A tribute to the veterans.
I fought in the trenches of Europe,
I climbed Iwo Jima’s hills,
I stormed the beaches of Normandy
I fought on jungle trails,
I was victorious in the Pacific
At Midway and the Philippines,
The enemy could not withstand
The Army, Navy and Marines.
As a soldier in Korea
I was one of the Chosin Few,
I chased Charlie through the bush
In the country of Vietnam.
I invaded Panama, removed from
Her an evil man.
I freed the people of Kuwait,
Triumphant on desert sands.
I patrolled the streets of Baghdad,
To bring peace to that land.
I’ve hunted in the mountains of Afghanistan
In search of the Taliban.
I turn my gaze towards Isis
To end that evil curse,
To bring peace to my brothers
And sisters who populate this earth.
I am an American Soldier, Sailor,
Airman, Marine
I fight with pride and honor sometimes
For a goal unseen.
I don’t seek recognition
Not even a thanks from you,
But like my Veteran Brothers and Sisters,
I served the red, white and blue
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Representative Paul Tittl