WELCOME
HOME AMERICAN
You
traveled that long lonesome road
The one so few will ever know
You are back amongst your family and friends
Knowing your journey has reached the end
As
I stood in the crowd to welcome you home
In the midst of the ceremony, I stood alone
I had mixed emotions during that joyous day
It was over-shadowed by a cloud of gray
My
heart was hurting down to my soul
A jealous feeling I strongly hold
I still wait for that special occasion
When my Daddy comes home to our patriotism
He
is still held in a far away land
The day yours ended, 1968 is when his all began
A proud American who had given his all
I will always treasure his name on The Wall
I
welcome you home with open arms of joy
Cherishing the memories, when I was a boy
I too serve our Country, just like you
God Bless ole Glory; Red, White, and Blue.
SSgt
John D. Holland
Son of:
TSgt Melvin A. Holland
M.I.A. 11 Mar 68
Site 85 Laos
Written by John after the Welcome Home
ceremony for Col. Eberly and other
Returned POW pilots captured during
Operation Desert Storm. Col. Eberly
is stationed at Seymour-Johnson AFB where
John is stationed.
