Ode to the Veterans

MK8 students in sixth through eighth grades participated in a poetry contest to honor veterans recently and Annie Massie, Lily Mckim, Madison Gromann and Renae Norris won with the following verses.

Remembering those who fought

By: Annie Massie – Sixth grade 

Thank you for the time you served 

Thank you for the freedom earned

Thank you for the job well done

Thank you for the battle won

Some on sea and some on land 

We want to give them a hand

Some young and some old 

Some brave and some bold

Today we say thank you to people that fought 

We want them to know that they are not forgot

We are glad to not have to worry about war

We are glad you guys do this very big chore

Army, navy, marines, air force too

We thank them for the red, white and blue

Today we raise flags 

And march at some parades

To celebrate the old days

Thank you for what you done 

We are glad war is won

Brave and Willing Veterans

By: Lily Mckim - Seventh grade

Our thanks to you

For all the things you do

Defending our flag 

The Red, the White and the Blue

We are free

Americans know what freedom means

The joy, the peace, and the right to dream

Just because of the people in black and green

We are free

Our thoughts are with you through the long days

As you fight so far away

We all stand up to say 

We are free

Thank You Veterans

By: Madison Gromann - Eighth grade

To our soldiers young and old

Fought for freedom, brave and bold

Some have died, while some have lived

Either way they deserve pride

We want to honor all who

Were thinking of the red, white and blue

They fought for America brave and strong 

They fought for our rights and freedom too

You’re always remembered 

For we can never forget

The sacrifice you gave

So that others could live and be free

Without fear but with hope 

There is nothing strong enough

Not a hug, smile, or a word

But with a thank you to all

I have nothing strong enough 

To thank you for what you have done

You are in my thoughts

You are in my prayers

You are my hero

Just remember that either way there is always a thank you

Remembering Veterans

By: Renae Norris

Disasters striking

Heroes are fighting

While some are at sea 

Others will walk free

Several have died

All deserve our pride

All the battles they have fought

Our freedom has been bought

As the bombs blast 

Freedom still lasts

We honor all who stayed to save

We still honor them in the grave

While some gave all, all gave some

You deserve that job well done

We’re proud of all the soldiers too,

Hurrah! The Red, White and the Blue!

As we all know what freedom means

Some are children and some are teens

We look up to you, for you know how

As we are still standing here right now

On Veterans Day we honor all

Who answered to a service call

We give them all what they’re due 

From service to me and you