B. T. Blade, SASS #35685Life Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I wrote this for all who have put on a uniform and served. It made the rounds on Facebook and certainly deserves to be here. A heartfelt "Welcome Home" to all my Brothers and Sisters this Veterans Day! (A) Veterans Day He doesn’t talk about it much, if at all No one would understand unless they were there And no one would really want to hear about it, would they? So he keeps it to himself He deals with it and controls it as best he can Until the night comes……..and the dreams return like an uninvited guest. He didn’t sleep much then…….. he doesn’t sleep well now. He doesn’t talk about it much, if at all Well, maybe the good times; the few moments of laughter He remembers the letters from home and the dreams he had back then He remembers those who lost all of their dreams He remembers the dreams that wound him still as he struggles with the long nights. He doesn’t talk about it much, if at all And aside from the far away look in his eyes or the tear that slowly runs down his cheek when Old Glory passes……….you’d never know what he’s done; the sacrifices he’s made. He’s an American Veteran – and he’d do it all over again For the country he loves and the buddy that stood next to him. He’d do it all over again even though most people remember him but one day a year – a day he probably doesn’t get off unless it falls on a weekend. So………he doesn’t talk about it much, if at all. And even though some memories are painful, he’s proud……..he stands tall…….and he remembers. Please remember him (or her) today – and always. BT 11/11/11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Harris #154 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Excellent! Thank you for your words and your service BH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Saw you had it on FB and liked it. Read it again and like even more. Good job pard and thank you for your service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Curly SASS#57086 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Dog, SASS #20401 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Well expressed, B.T. I still can't sleep at night...getchee throat cut sleepin' at night! Fortunately my job is mid-nite patrol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B. T. Blade, SASS #35685Life Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 Well expressed, B.T. I still can't sleep at night...getchee throat cut sleepin' at night! Fortunately my job is mid-nite patrol. Welcome home, Brother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Fargo SASS # 1910 Life TG Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Thank ya very much B.T. West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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