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						| The young man stood proudly strong in stoic silence,
 his eyes focused on the moment,
 hearing the words read
 as the medal was bestowed
 for what he did
 in harm's way.
 
 Returning the salute given,
 he then looked up
 and whispered thanks,
 which told so much more...
 of being resolute
 in all he holds dear
 that overcame any fear
 when death was near,
 as he fought to defend
 his beloved America
 and the freedoms She gave
 to him and all,
 even willing
 to take the ultimate fall.
 
 And the same is so,
 for the many brave ones
 like him ... serving now,
 before, and yet to come.
 
 God bless them
 for answering duty's call!
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