Another long weekend, just another holiday,

The family barbecue, a time with friends, laughter throughout the day,

With all the different generations, some lack the understanding of why,

We take today to remember the brave, who gave their lives with pride.
 

This poem is just one example of our freedom of speech,

We’re allowed to pursue our dreams, and attain what’s in our reach,

We’re free to come and go as we please, and live by our beliefs,

We’re allowed to make our own decisions, with little say or grief.
 

I’ve never served for our country, so I can’t say what it must be like,

But I do know how good it feels, to sleep safely at night,

I’m able to do so because of our great nation, and the principles we uphold,

These principles are constantly reinforced, by our serving veterans young and old.
 

I personally want to thank you, for everything you’ve done,

Your commitment, self-sacrifice, and the protection of our young,

I’ll never be able to thank you enough for the freedom you’ve given me today,

Please know you’re in my heart, and thoughts, each night when I kneel down and pray.
 

God bless you and this great country always/

Kevin Teaney

Guilderland