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Brandi
11-19-2007, 08:52 AM
The Silent Ranks

I wear no uniforms, no blues or greens.
But, I am in the military, in the ranks rarely seen.
I have no rank upon my shoulders. Salutes I do not give.
But in the military world is where I live and am rarely seen.
I am not in the chain of command, orders I do not give or get.
But my husband is the one who does, this I can not forget.
I am not the one who fires a weapon, Who puts his life on the line.
But my job is just as tough, I'm the one who is always left behind.
My husband is a patriot, a brave and pride filled man.
And the call to serve his country not all can understand.
Behind the lines, I see things needed to keep this country free.
My husband makes the sacrifice, but so do my kids and me.
I love the man I married. The military is his life.
So I pledge to support my hero and stand among the silent ranks known as
THE MILITARY WIFE.

sgmwife1
11-19-2007, 08:52 AM
Thanks Brandi.

Kiser'sBabe
11-19-2007, 08:57 AM
That made me :tears

Casadorra
12-10-2007, 10:39 AM
I love this... It made me tear up a little...

Firefly'sGirl
12-10-2007, 10:47 AM
thanks Brandi, I like it

Shannon Marie
12-10-2007, 11:58 AM
That was beautiful. :tearsI wish it could be in a major paper or something. I don't think a lot of people give families of the military much thought.....

mrs_ski
12-10-2007, 05:00 PM
I have read this before, but it still makes me tear up! Thanks for posting it

mccutched
01-09-2008, 11:53 PM
wow loved it

kristy
01-13-2008, 10:55 AM
i love it!

girl20racer
01-13-2008, 10:56 AM
I have that as a blog on my page.. I (L) it.

USNIwife
01-13-2008, 11:49 AM
:tears you should submit that to the paper...thanks, amanda

USNIwife
01-13-2008, 11:49 AM
I have that as a blog on my page.. I (L) it.
argh brandi just posted it. she's not the author. I haven't seen that before personally.

pilotgirl
01-13-2008, 03:11 PM
goosebumps!

Dawnzie
01-13-2008, 03:49 PM
The Silent Ranks

I wear no uniforms, no blues or greens.
But, I am in the military, in the ranks rarely seen.
I have no rank upon my shoulders. Salutes I do not give.
But in the military world is where I live and am rarely seen.
I am not in the chain of command, orders I do not give or get.
But my husband is the one who does, this I can not forget.
I am not the one who fires a weapon, Who puts his life on the line.
But my job is just as tough, I'm the one who is always left behind.
My husband is a patriot, a brave and pride filled man.
And the call to serve his country not all can understand.
Behind the lines, I see things needed to keep this country free.
My husband makes the sacrifice, but so do my kids and me.
I love the man I married. The military is his life.
So I pledge to support my hero and stand among the silent ranks known as
THE MILITARY WIFE.

great poem, I got that in AFTB class and thought about posting it... you beat me;)

Navywife85
01-13-2008, 03:54 PM
:lovesign
i love that peom!!!! so pretty

Foreverhis
01-13-2008, 07:48 PM
Wow! Thats really nice!!

Rebekah
01-14-2008, 02:25 PM
That was beautiful. :tearsI wish it could be in a major paper or something. I don't think a lot of people give families of the military much thought.....

I agree, it was beautiful. You're right about people not giving us much thought. It's hard but little things like this make it a little more encouraging. Thanks for posting it!

soldi3rs 4ng3l
02-11-2008, 09:43 AM
I truly love the poem..I just can't help but read it everytime I see it..Thanks for sharing it with us Brandi

marinegirl85
02-11-2008, 04:00 PM
i love it

usmc_wifey85
02-11-2008, 04:02 PM
Okay that made me :tears Thanks for sharing that.

Bryanna
02-11-2008, 04:04 PM
:D that is part of my myspace layout (L)
obviously i love it... thanks for sharing with us

palemoon21
02-11-2008, 04:08 PM
I am crying right now....:crybaby That was SO beautiful! Thank you.

Dawnzie
02-11-2008, 04:08 PM
:stalker

armyangel11203
05-13-2008, 12:34 AM
That is beautiful! I'm keeping it! Thank you for sharing it!

*Valarie*
05-13-2008, 12:37 AM
:tears Love it always.