They trained hard for this,
Sacrificing themselves for others.
Something that strong is tough to dismiss,
Becoming each other's sisters and brothers.

They fight so we can live free,
Wearing different colors of camouflage.
Yet, we disgrace them by taking a knee.
That, to me, is the ultimate sabotage.

They are our fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers,
Even our friends and neighbors.
So let's remember them, as we do others.
As we rest from all our labors.

Remembering past and current veterans
On the eleventh of November.

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A tribute to those who have served/are serving