Each year, I’ve been asked to narrate one of the later versions of this dramatic and patriot poem. I have always been unable to do so, without tearing up. Odd for me, as a former professional broadcast journalist. This year, however, I made through, to honor ALL the men and women serving (or who have served) in our Armed Forces.
I bring you BOTH my narration and a text version at this link.
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