The Silent Ranks Poem - Military Pride

Brandi · 11-19-2007, 09:52 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, 09:52 AM

Thanks Brandi.

Emberlynn · 11-19-2007, 09:57 AM

That made me

Casadorra · 12-10-2007, 11:39 AM

I love this... It made me tear up a little...

ThatKid · 12-10-2007, 11:47 AM

thanks Brandi, I like it

Shannon Marie · 12-10-2007, 12:58 PM

That was beautiful.

I 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, 06:00 PM

I have read this before, but it still makes me tear up! Thanks for posting it

proudmomofowen · 01-10-2008, 12:53 AM

wow loved it

kristy · 01-13-2008, 11:55 AM

i love it!

girl20racer · 01-13-2008, 11:56 AM

I have that as a blog on my page.. I

it.

11-19-2007, 09:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brandi “If you want the last word, apologize.” Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 39,594 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (3) Activity: 20% Longevity: 99%	The Silent Ranks Poem 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. __________________

11-19-2007, 09:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Emberlynn As life is eternal, love is immortal. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cherry Point Posts: 3,793 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 38%	That made me __________________ Siggy under construction!!!

12-10-2007, 11:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Casadorra Nikolai is here!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eglin AFB Posts: 3,128 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 8% Longevity: 34%	I love this... It made me tear up a little... __________________

12-10-2007, 11:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
ThatKid MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 7,071 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 22% Longevity: 37%	thanks Brandi, I like it __________________

12-10-2007, 12:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Shannon Marie Love you more Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tinker AFB Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,649 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 3% Longevity: 35%	That was beautiful. I 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..... __________________ DJRx2= my life, my world, my everything

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12-10-2007, 06:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
mrs_ski Surviving Deployment #2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,532 Blog Entries: 1 Classifieds: (1) Activity: 46% Longevity: 33%	I have read this before, but it still makes me tear up! Thanks for posting it __________________ Is it june yet?

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01-13-2008, 11:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
girl20racer MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Yongsan Army Garrison-Seoul, South Korea Posts: 10,018 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 43%	I have that as a blog on my page.. I it. __________________ Freedom & Tina Our Blog: http://thebaptistas.blogspot.com/ "To disagree with me is your human right. To argue with me just because you think you are right and want to see me wrong makes you legally retarded."