Veterans Day 2017

It's been awhile since I've done a Friday Five post but I decided to do one in honor of Veterans Day.  While technically tomorrow, today is also the observed day.

While we should be grateful every single day for the sacrifices that military personnel make for us, make an extra point this weekend to show them just how much you appreciate their service.  If you go to Steph's blog, today she's sharing 5 ways to do so.

I thought about sharing 5 veterans I know but I have more than 5 just in my family alone & then countless friends who have served.  So instead, here are 5 poems.

Veterans Day 2016

The Best on Earth:
A Veteran's Day Tribute

If someone has done military service,
They earn the title "veteran," and more;
They earn our deep respect and admiration;
That they are special no one can ignore.

They sacrificed the comforts we enjoy;
The list is long of all the things they gave.
Our veterans are extraordinary people;
They’re loyal, dedicated, true and brave.

When terror and invasion were real threats,
They showed us they could handle any storm.
We owe our freedoms and our very lives
To our veterans, who served in uniform.

Our veterans should be celebrities;
They’re exceptional; no other group compares.
We’re grateful for the many things they’ve done;
They’re always in our hearts and in our prayers.

We owe our veterans support and friendship;
Let no one ever question what they’re worth.
These men and women served us and our country,
Our veterans--the very best on earth.

By Joanna Fuchs