<div style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;color:black;"><div style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:black;">Camille, Thank you for the timely poem. Arlene<br><br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: Camille Tate via NFBF-Melbourne <nfbf-melbourne@nfbnet.org><br>To: 'NFB of Florida Melbourne Space Coast Chapter List' <nfbf-melbourne@nfbnet.org><br>Cc: Camille Tate <ctate2076@att.net><br>Sent: Fri, May 28, 2021 9:03 pm<br>Subject: [NFBF-Melbourne] FW: [Chapter-Presidents] It's The Veteran<br><br></div><div id="yiv2635395832"><style><!--
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--></style><div><div class="yiv2635395832WordSection1"><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal">Here is a poem that has been shared for years for our vets. </p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal"> </p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal">Camille </p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal"> </p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in;"><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Chapter-Presidents <chapter-presidents-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>joe ruffalo via Chapter-Presidents<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, May 28, 2021 8:51 PM<br><b>To:</b> NFB Chapter Presidents discussion list <chapter-presidents@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> joe ruffalo <nfbnj1@verizon.net><br><b>Subject:</b> [Chapter-Presidents] It's The Veteran</p></div></div><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal"> </p><div><div><div><div><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;">Greetings to all!</span></p></div><div><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"> </span></p></div><div><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;">While you are enjoying this weekend and MemorialDay, remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice.</span></p></div><div><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;">I have forwarded the following Veterans Poem for the past many years.</span></p></div><div><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;">Please share with others.</span></p></div><div><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;">Warmly,</span></p></div><div><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;">Joe </span></p></div><div><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"> </span></p></div><div><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"> </span></p></div><div><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;">We care. We share. We grow. We make a difference<br>Joe Ruffalo, First Vice-President <br>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey <br>973 743 0075<br><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" ymailto="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net" target="_blank" href="mailto:nfbnj1@verizon.net">nfbnj1@verizon.net</a><br><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="http://www.nfbnj.org/">www.nfbnj.org</a><br>Raising Expectations To Live The Life You Want!<br><br>Your old car keys can be keys to literacy for the blind.<br>Donate <br>your unwanted vehicle to us by clicking <br><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="http://www.carshelpingtheblind.org/">www.carshelpingtheblind.org</a> <br>or call 855 659 9314</span></p></div><div><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"> </span></p></div><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">Veterans Poem</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"> </span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"> </span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">Veterans poem </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">It’s the veteran </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">not the preacher </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">Who has given us the freedom of religion.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"> </span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">It’s the veteran</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">Not the reporter </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">Who has given us the freedom of the press.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"> </span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">It’s the veteran</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">Not the poet</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">Who has given us the freedom of speech.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"> </span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">It’s the veteran</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">Not the campus organizer</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">Who has given us the freedom to assemble.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"> </span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">It’s the veteran</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">Not the lawyer</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">Who has given us the right to a fair trial.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"> </span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">It’s the veteran</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">Not the politician</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">Who has given us the right to vote.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"> </span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">It’s the veteran who honors the flag </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">It’s the veteran who serves under the flag </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">No matter where they serve,</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">God Bless Them All!</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="color:black;">God Bless America!</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"></span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"> </span></p><p class="yiv2635395832MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:13.0pt;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"> </span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>_______________________________________________<br>NFBF-Melbourne mailing list<br><a ymailto="mailto:NFBF-Melbourne@nfbnet.org" href="mailto:NFBF-Melbourne@nfbnet.org">NFBF-Melbourne@nfbnet.org</a><br><a href="http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-melbourne_nfbnet.org" target="_blank">http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-melbourne_nfbnet.org</a><br>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBF-Melbourne:<br>%(user_optionsurl)s<br></div>