American flag
hangs mournfully
at half mast
Honoring a
courageous, fallen soldier
on a distant battlefield
Many come
to honor this
patriotic, young man
Supporting his loved ones
Family, wife, and children
Who will miss
his gentle soul
Let us
never forget
this day!
The ultimate sacrifice
paid by
one mighty soldier
So many others
may be free
U.S. Army Specialist Joseph P. Collette died on March 22, 2019 from enemy fire in Afghanistan while on a combat mission. This poem is written to honor him along with all others who have fallen.
Big Sky Buckeye 
Great tribute.
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Crissy, I appreciate you reading and sharing. The poem will always be a relevant and timely one.
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A touching tribute
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Jim, thanks for reading and again, thank you for your service to our country.
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Aww thanks brother, that means a lot. Thinking of those who died though makes me feel those guys have given so much more
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I totally understand.
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👍👍👍
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