–by Jerry L. Staub

-((“Bravely Fought; Unkindly Wounded mobile version)

They fought bravely for us, one and all.
Tragically, some were destined to fall.
Many survived fierce battle fights,
only to suffer horrible post-war plights.

Wounded in body, spirit, or mind,
they struggled mightily with wounds unkind.
Some had wounds that never would heal,
needing help for body and soul to forever anneal.

Some seek forgiveness for actions gone wrong,
playing nightmares over again like an old song.
Our prayers are with all as they go their harsh way,
while we assist on their arduous path forever to stay.

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Jerry L. Staub retired from the Computer Industry in 2005 after a thirty-two-year career as a Product/Marketing Manager. He has an MBA from Pepperdine University and taught various college business courses for nine years in Southern California. He served in the California National Guard from 1969–1975. Now he and his wife of forty-three years reside in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho with their two four-legged children (a Labrador Retriever and a Toy Poodle). He began writing poetry in 2007 and published Patriot Songs in 2022, a collection of poetry about brave patriots who sacrificed to keep America safe and free. His primary interest is writing patriotic and military-themed poetry.

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