Resounding Respect
                by Bob Magruder
        Company B, 2/12th Cavalry

For all the Veterans who served and fought in the Vietnam War
        I admire your bold display of patriotism

For all those who earned the Purple Heart
        I thank you for the blood you shed

For those who returned home lame
        I note the suffering you endure

For all those who gave their lives for freedom
        I will always honor the memory of your ultimate sacrifice

For all the close friends who were lost in battle
        I understand the grief and despair

For all those suffering from the heavy burdens of the war
        I know your mental anguish

For all those who came face to face with death many times
        I know your absolute fears

For the abuse of our bodies
        I have physical and mental scars to testify

For all the MIAs never to return home
        You will always be remembered

For those who suffered in POW camps
        I honor your perseverance to survive

For those who endure the pain and stress caused by the silent killer Agent Orange
        I grieve for your undeniable suffering

For all the heroes who saved lives
        I know you served beyond your call of duty

For those spit upon and criticized on your return home
        This nation honors your dedication of the love of your country

For those who refused to serve
        You must live with your own conscience

For the many protests against the war
        I respect your rights under the First Amendment

For the support of our loved ones praying for our safe return
        I thank you for your compassion, love and hope

For all those who served and fought in the Vietnam War
        I admire your bold display of patriotism
 

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