Veterans Day, a reminder to us all

Letter to the Editor

To the Editor,

A special day, set aside

For those who pay the cost

In service to the land they love

Though their life could be lost

They proudly raise their hand and swear:

“This I will defend”

Then take their place wherever sent

Standing fast until the end

They don’t ask for special thanks

Nor do they hesitate

But stand their post no matter what

Letting God decide their fate

We know that freedom isn’t free

War is a terrible thought

But what if none had done the job

What if none had fought

What if the minutemen had said

Let England have their way

Our freedom comes at such a cost

That we don’t want to pay

And what if those from that day on

Had failed to pay the price

And place themselves in harm’s way

And make the sacrifice

We owe so much to our heroes brave

That keep us free from fear

And give their all when duty calls

Shedding blood and crying tears

Clyde E. Meyer

Col. U.S. Army, retired

Monticello, Iowa

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