It is the
VETERAN
, not the
preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the
VETERAN
, not the
reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the
VETERAN
, not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the
VETERAN
, not the campus
organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the
VETERAN
, not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the
VETERAN
, not the
politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.
It is the
VETERAN
,
who salutes the Flag,
It is the
veteran
,
who serves under the Flag,
ETERNAL
REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.