Our Nephew Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Our nephew, same age as our youngest son, same exact
birth dates, year and all.
In the Army he was sent overseas to Iraq, soon after
he married our niece.
A tremendous sacrifice, given freely for wife and
family, so we all might remain safe and free in our
own country.
Life for our nephew and the rest of his company was
difficult, dangerous, forever changing them within.
All honor, integrity, love of life, lies buried
deeply in each and every one of them, as well as in
our hearts, souls and beings here at home.