Special Heartfelt Tribute
(October 31, 2009)   A week ago, I was proudly looking at a photo of my Marine son shaking hands with Ret. Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North somewhere in Iraq during the initial combat stage to remove Saddam Hussein in 2003.
Then I found myself smiling at the thought of my attending several events at Veterans Week (November 5 - 11, 2009) in Branson, Missouri, where Oliver North will be. Hopefully, when I return home, I will be able to place a photo with Oliver North and me next to the one I am now looking at again. Moreover, these thoughts last week reminded me that while I have written several poems concerning my son's service . . . I never wrote one specifically about his and Oliver North's cherished Marine Corps. So, I hope active and veteran Marines along with their loved ones, friends, and fellow Americans will like my poem, The U.S. Marines, as it honors all of them . . . past, present, and future. And speaking of my return visit to Branson, Missouri, I invite you to read my poem, In The Heart Of America. I really hope every American will experience Branson one day . . . as it will be a memorable one. I also hope veterans or loved ones of veterans will share an article, poem, photo, and/or story about their Veterans Day experience for listing at USA Patriotism! I especially encourage children and grandchildren of veterans from America's Greatest Generation to do so . . . as a permanent tribute to them that they too can enjoy for their remaining years!  David Bancroft
Founder / Owner
USA Patriotism!
Author of the books
American Pride, Cemetery Woods, Mere Chance, and Waking Dreams | |
