A Small Service Big Job Poem by Lorraine Margueritte Gasrel Black
A Small Service Big Job
~~~~*Dedicated to the United States Coast Guard*~~~~
Brave members on a shore kept free
Who man the fleets in war and peace
And guard the shores of Liberty
To keep a freedom that will never cease
From North, South, East to West
Come the rescuers of lives at sea
Whom the war on smugglers shall wrest'd
To keep our good land safe and free
As liberty tolls, two centuries span
Though small in size this service be
As one small part of Hamilton's plan
Guards the coasts of Liberty.
I'm a coastie's wife and proud of it.My husband served his country for 26 years following in his father's footsteps.My son is now active duty.
A rich tribute to coast guards from the wife of a coast guard. Well done.
A great tribute to those who serve. God bless your family.
great service.........n it should be really saluted n honored for life long.......
........a beautiful tribute to those valiant people, wonderful write....
A fitting tribute to those brave people who patrol the coast. Best wishes, Andrew
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12/4/2025 11:27:58 PM # 1.0.0
This is a charming and well written tribute to the US Coast Guard, an often overlooked branch of our military service, yet one that perhaps contributes more to the safety and welfare of the people of this nation than any other. They are on duty 24 hours a day, every day, whether at peace or in war, and they protect our shores as well as boaters and even swimmers, let alone run down drug smugglers and those trying to illegally enter our country by boat. Your words were indeed a warm and beautiful tribute to the men and women of our Coast Guard. Carl.