Author Archives: Sue Ikerd
The Last 60 Years
As I thought back on my life, I realized I had witnessed a myriad of events, some fun, some amazing, some tragic and many life changing. I decided to write this poem beginning with WWII before I was born and ending with one of the most terrible events that has occurred in the United States … Continue reading
Categories: History, Military / Veterans, Patriotic, Poem
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Because of the Brave
Because of the Brave He’s just an old man, all grizzled and gray But he still can remember the hour and the day When the long war ended, the fighting had ceased The blood of young soldiers had brought about peace His memory still harbors those dreadful vignettes Vile scenes of battles he would like … Continue reading
Categories: History, Military / Veterans, Patriotic, Poem
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