TITLE: We're Here For You By David F. Palmieri Sr. 03/20/08 |
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We’re Here For You
By: Dave Palmieri
3/19/2008
When he came back in "sixty-nine,"
he had two arms, and a confused mind.
His legs he left there in that land,
‘twas Jungle then, today it’s sand.
No hero’s welcome awaited he,
both legs now gone below the knee.
No one came to help him grieve,
no new legs did he receive.
Many were against that war,
few who served there all the more.
But we went there just the same,
amid the protests, confusion and blame.
Its five years today that it began,
your battle for freedom in that godless land.
You’ve joined the one’s who’ve kept us free,
throughout our glorious history.
Today they’re protesting once again,
in Washington and throughout the land.
Yes, it seems like déjà vu,
but this time we are here for you.
As you walk down from that plane,
we cheer you on and ask your name.
"Welcome Home," we shake your hand,
welcome back to our great land.
Never hang your head in shame,
thank you for the sacrifices you’ve made,
"Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another."
That’s our pledge to our sisters and brothers.
"Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another."
Motto of: VVA…Vietnam Veterans of America
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