By Carolyn Kissinger Mann

Truth or Consequences, NM

We've never heard the guns of war,

except on our TV.

We've never suffered horror untold

to keep our people free.

We've never tramped through jungles

or froze in some foxhole.

We've always lived in comfort

while you were in the throes.

We've never known what it was like

to watch our buddies die.

We've been spared the anguish

of watching soldiers cry.

We've never had to shoot someone,

who was our enemy,

but we thank God for those who have,

to keep our people free.

So, for all of you who have been to war,

our thanks go out to you.

You've made this country what it is,

you are "Red, White and Blue."

Now, all of us are called to war,

to rise united and pray,

"Our Nation's freedom will always stand,

God bless the USA!"