[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 99 (Friday, June 16, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1274-E1275]
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                        REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS

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                         HON. THOMAS M. BARRETT

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 16, 1995

  Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, one of my constituents, Thomas 
J. Boulet, sent me a poem ``Remembering'' which honors the service of 
the men and women who have served their country in the Armed Forces. I 
think this poem gives all of us an opportunity to reflect on their 
sacrifice and valor.

                              Remembering

               (By Thomas J. Boulet, September 10, 1980)

     Yes, the poppies still blow in Flanders Field
     But over here, who still cares--?
     People have forgotten Wars I and II
     That made Veterans of men so true.

     For God and Country--they did their duties
     Against high odds--they went forward:
     Striving, fighting men--now forgotten
     They gave their all, let them rest--Their battles done.

     Today, we here, must say a Prayer
     To remember the ``Peace of the Dead''
     Hoping that our Prayers are not in vain
     That while this World lasts--no war again.

     The ``Torch'' that was cast to us living
     Must be ``Held up high''--or die;
     ``Tis our time now to push and strive
     For Peace; then we can hold that torch up high.


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     We must not forget what war can do,
     A shattered family--of men so true;
     Helping the helpless that did come back,
     To work on in life with a joyous knack.

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