Thursday, 22 February 2007
Russ Vaughn: The Veteran in the Wall
Contributed by Bill Faith

A Russ Vaughn classic from The Kerry War, appropriate, I think, all over again.

The Veteran in the Wall

Here I lie within this wall,
And cry out to be heard.
I committed no crimes
I served,
Purely and simply,
I served,
Bravely and honorably.
I did not serve any political belief,
I served my country.
I gave up every good thing that I had,
And volunteered for this fierce duty,
To do the will of this nation
To defeat an enemy
That threatened our well-being.
So here I lie, moldering,
Wondering, wondering,
Will ever my voice be heard?

Russ Vaughn
2d Bn, 327th Parachute Infantry Regiment
101st Airborne Division
Vietnam 65-66

Yes, brave warrior, your voice will be heard, when the eagles gather. You have our promise.

Contributed by Bill Faith on February 22, 2007 at 01:29 AM in Caring about our troops, Gathering of Eagles, Poetry, Russ Vaughn, Viet Nam | Permalink

Comments

Posted by: Ty Raddue

When Bill and Russ collaborate the results are to the point. Right on the point gentlemen. Hooah!

Posted by: Ty Raddue | Feb 22, 2007 11:14:18 AM