Editor,

“Perspective”

(Tradition-Honor-Sacrifice)

Two iron eagles stand proudly

side by side; at ease;

symbols of American pride.

Silent tribute to their brave

pilots and crews; fighting a war

we can’t afford to lose.

Two gray birds of prey

Flown by the finest Blue and Gold.

On land and at sea

their missions never get old.

“Freedom is not free” is not just a cliche.

It is real blood — real tears — real lives

in harm’s way every day!

Forget diamonds, platinum and gold.

The most precious and rare element on earth

is peace!

The “last full measure of devotion”

is priceless!

Larry G. Brown

Oak Harbor