THOUGHTS & STORIES

 "It's nothing, ma'am"

That's what I was told

Everytime I thanked our Men.

It may be nothing when You've given

Your Life for Country

Freedom of Livin'.

But Your "nothing" is Everything to me

Because of Your Courage

My life is Free.

Because of Your Selflessness

I get to be

Anything I could ever

Desire to be.

As a civilian, I could never comprehend

The Depth of Your Spirit

Your Choice to Defend.

Your Virtue and Valor

Your Bravery and Strength

Many thanks to You

From me

Your new Friend.

- Tracy Hand