We interviewed Lynette Grabila, Veterans Agent and Director of Veterans Services for the City of Gardner. Listen on any device, Click Play.
Greater Gardner MA Original Veterans Day Poem
| Freedom has a shelf life others wish to shorten, Sometimes its fragility is wantonly forgotten. Trappings of daily life so actively pursued, While warriors keep nation’s liberty renewed. |
| Remembering one hundred and four years ago Hostilities did cease with a World War One foe. Eleven hours, eleventh day, eleventh month. Armistice replaced the ugly war’s labyrinth. |
| A day observed each year honors our veterans Who proudly served to protect all Americans. From the perilous threats of a dangerous world, While carrying the Star Spangled Banner unfurled. |
| Support all our men and women in uniform, Who stand in guard of world peace from a perfect storm. Many wounds of war often run more than skin deep. Affecting the families, friends and even their sleep. |
| Thank you for your service because it is so true, We owe a big debt which we can’t repay to you. For the lives we have because of freedoms you save. Thank you our veterans who are certainly brave. |
| By Werner Poegel November 5, 2022 |