Veterans

by daradloffPlatteville, Wisconsin, USA

Nov 12 253 Views 2 comments

Veterans

My dad was in the Navy
He went to Italy and Iceland
He served from 1954 to 1958
He didn't like Iceland because it was so dark part of the year
He regretted not staying in
Especially when his company cancelled his retirement pension in 1981
At the time he made his decision he was making good money
Better than he got paid in the Navy
How was he supposed to know the unions would get creamed
He is not alone
Sadly, many veterans don't get the support they should have
I hope that could change
Maybe next year
We will elect a president who really cares about these people
As much as they care about all of us

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Posted: Nov 12

About this poem:

I will be voting third party because I don't see either party supporting our veterans with the respect they deserve.

Comments (2)

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carlameePlano, Texas USANov 12

Thank your dad for his service (if he is still around).
The government do provide services for our veterans including monetary compensation.
Some veterans don't know about the many services out there.
It seems mental health is the biggest factor for them not applying for their benefits.

Cooperate greed will be the demise of America. The working class are fighting back. They must first go on strike before they even try to negotiate. These co-operations are hiring illegals so they pay them less than minimum wage. Americans are left unemployed as they will have to pay higher wages and benefits.

Voting for third party is throwing away your vote. We all should make our vote counts by knowing the facts, seeing the actions, and voting with a Good conscience.

HAPPY VETERANS DAY.