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Poem: Remembered Today

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Published: November 11, 2008

Have we remembered today?
Have we thought, pondered,
Do we pray,
For the men and women,
So far away
That risk their lives each day?

In oppressive heat, and scorching sun,
They fight day by day.
And from their goal they never stray.
Well let me tell you now,
To save a country and a people,
From those who mean it evil.

They offer their lives,
They give their all,
They serve with strength and pride.
They leave family,
Friends and loved ones dear,
To serve our country,
Far and near.

And yet some say in vain
They serve and home
They must return.

Then we said we'd never forget,
But now is that still true?
Have we forgotten,
The people that were lost?
And lives forever changed?

This my friends,
Is why they serve o'er the world today,
So let us ne'er forget that for our soldiers,
We must pray.
Have you remembered today?

By Ruth Lewis, age 13, Sept. 1, 2008
In loving memory of all those lost on 9/11, and since then in the war on terror.

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