idealistic
serving their country with pride
believing in us
Whether your words are many or few,
say hello to the ones nearest you.
Copyright 2013 Brenda Davis Harsham
Note: Photographs are of my parents,
before they married, long before I was born,
when they both served their country.
(I love you!!)
35 thoughts on “Salute to the Veterans Haiku”
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It’s an honor to salute genuine heroes.
Still, there’s a hero in all of us. 🙂
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Yes, there is. I salute them for their choices. For their bravery. For their belief in me. Glad you have stopped by. The whole world is thinking of the Philippines.
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I appreciate all the help our countrymen keep receiving.
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I would love to come visit one day. I hear it is so beautiful there.
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Aahh!♥ Lovely pictures of your parents – a very handsome, smart looking couple! And I can see their faces in your face! 😀
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You are sweet. They were half my age in those pictures. Full of ideals and sweetness. I wish I had known them then. 🙂
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I am so glad that I came to see your parents today! How wonderful that you shared this with us! I am very proud of them for serving for our country and all the sacrifices that the services entail. It isn’t easy, it is very hard work to make it through the training even! I salute all veteran’s here, now, and those who came before them, too.
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It is hard to be in the service. They endure physical challenges, lack of sleep, no privacy, and must follow orders immediately and without question. They have to keep secrets, be willing to pick up and move, leave friends and family behind for months at time, and put their work before all other commitments. They have moral and financial obligations and must maintain a certain basic behavior standard. I am proud of my relatives who were or are in the service. In addition to my parents, an uncle served in the air force, two stepbrothers served in the air force and navy. I have a nephew in the air force. I think the one who endured the worst privations was my stepbrother in the navy — on subs.
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” Weather your words are many or few say hello to the ones nearest to you”
Beautifully said.
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Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a great week!
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Wow that’s awesome..
2 days ago my country celebrating Day of the Hero (Hari Pahlawan) for those who serve for the liberation of my country Indonesia.
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A day for celebration is a good day! I like that name, the Day of the Hero. Have a great day!
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Have a great day too, Brenda! 🙂
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Sweet!!! 🙂
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Thanks, I’m a woman of few words when I’m sick and my daughter is sick, too. 🙂 I’m sure I’ll be wordy again one day soon.
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I think you nailed it just perfectly, simply. It touched my heart as it made me think of my own relatives too. Sick or not, it was nice! Now I am using more words! lol I hope you and your daughter recover very quickly. 🙂
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Thanks! It’s snowing this morning!
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Lovely tribute.
xx
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Thanks!
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You are welcome.
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Lovely photos of your parents, Brenda, and, of course, beautiful words of yours. Happy Veteran’s Day ~ Amelia 🙂
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Thank you. 🙂
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🙂
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Dear Brenda,
How cute were your parents? VERY! How nice that you have these photos. I hope you enjoy the day with your family.
Elephant
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We are having a great day. My dad is in Cancun, and I’m sure he’s fine. Retired after 30 years in the military. A Seabee. I’m awfully proud of him.
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As well you should be! Nice time of year for Cancun.
Elephant
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He deserves a great retirement. 🙂
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And off he goes! Nice that!
Elephant
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You might enjoy this poem about families and absence, “While He’s Away: A Poem About Being Gone.” http://wp.me/p3BzWN-lB
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Beautiful poem, and I remember those days. My dad was in Vietnam when I was born. I’m lucky he came back.
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Lovely sentiment.
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Thanks! I can’t help but be selfish and think of my family today.
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Very understandable. I think we all remember those we’ve lost today…it’s just that kind of a day.
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Yes, it’s a sad day in that way. Hugs, Brenda
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Hugs to you!
Jessica
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