I attended a welcome home ceremony at Prairie View High School in Henderson, CO. It was sponsored by the freshman class and their mentor teacher Kelly Gonzales.
Over 400 Vets were honored and welcomed home. I was moved to write
Yesterday, because of your efforts, I witnessed renewed life,
the redemption of heroic men
forgotten by their country, family and friends.
You made a difference that blew through the halls of darkness,
Cast out shadows, exploded hallowed chambers
and filled them with once again with light and hope.
I saw dead men resurrected, alive again.
Their dignity and tears displayed like the medals they earned in battle.
Old wounds finally closed,
battle scars miraculous healed
and hearts beaming with long overdue pride.
You did all this, you made a difference,
you ended their pain by opening up your hearts, your time and your school
and welcoming them home.
By your efforts you rocked your world,
the aftershocks and tremors opened up old wounds
and closed them with one swift and final jolt,
and the ensuing cleansing tsunami washed away their tears.
PRAIRIE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
YOU ROCK!!!
BROOMFIELD, CO