Red, White, and Blue

My Papa served the navy for twenty years.
He went to World War ll and he fought in the Korean War and in Vietnam.
He traveled all over the world.

When he died, the navy presented
A flag to my Nana as the bugles played taps.
The naval officers folded it
Very slowly, very carefully.

The flag is now mine to keep.
it has brought love amd joy
To all his family and friends.
it is well-stitched, red, white, and blue.

This flag is so special to me,
I see it every day
And I smile
Knowing I'll always
Remember My Papa.

By A.J.P. (4/06)

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