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| Susan and Bob - Veteran's Day - Babylon Town Hall |
Let us remember – in the eleventh month, on the eleventh day, at the eleventh hour, to honor our veterans this Veterans Day.
There are times when we reexamine that which is most important and where we are going – perhaps Veterans Day holiday is one of those times as we honor veterans of past and current wars.
We gave witness to heroic feats of courage by the military cavalry in war as we empathize with the maimed and mourn the dead. The time for the fictional surreal hero quite suddenly becomes real by the glorified heroic feats of the brave amidst the gore, fatality and sacrifices plagued by war.
Veterans Day is one of those times when we remember what is important. United by the irony of wars we hold patriotism close. It is a time to give back to the veteran by spreading peace and gratitude to a veteran. All veterans are heroes in their answer to the call of duty.
Perhaps one day wars will cease and it will be a day of peace. Yet, there can be no peace without the sacrifice of veterans. Give thanks to veterans on this Veterans Day.
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| Dad, Gerard Fischetti, Army WWII |
THANKS TO THE WWII VETERANS
Remembering my Dad, Gerard Fischetti, WWII Veteran
The Pearl Harbor attack
There was no turning back
December 7, 1941
Will live in infamy
With Japan
The war has begun
President Roosevelt’s command
Rally every able man
For army, navy, or air
To go over there
D-Day June 6
Freedom at risk
Naval forces invade
Paratroops lands a raid
Airborne troops bombard
Foot soldiers infantry
Walking history
Germans and Americans rampage
Military’s adversity
Allied forces affinity
Atomic bomb blast
Victory at last
1945 Triumph occurs
German and Japan
A glory s`ite gazing
Thanks to the WWII Veterans
Susan Marie (Fischetti) Davniero
REMEMBER THE VETERANS
Let us remember - in the eleventh month, on the eleventh day, at the eleventh hour, to honor our veterans this Veterans Day.
There are times when we reexamine that which is most important and where we are going – perhaps Veterans Day holiday is one of those times as we honor veterans of past and current wars.
We gave witness to heroic feats of courage by the military cavalry in war as we empathize with the maimed and mourn the dead. The time for the fictional surreal hero quite suddenly becomes real by the glorified heroic feats of the brave amidst the gore, fatality and sacrifices plagued by war.
Veterans Day is one of those times when we remember what is important. United by the irony of wars we hold patriotism close. It is a time to give back to the veteran by spreading peace and gratitude to a veteran. All veterans are heroes in their answer to the call of duty.
Perhaps one day wars will cease and it will be a day of peace. Yet, there can be no peace without the sacrifice of veterans. Give thanks to veterans on this Veterans Day.
Susan Marie Davniero
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| Dad, Gerard Fischetti, Army WWII |
REMEMBER D-DAY
I salute the heroic liberators of WWII in Europe on this commencement remembrance of D-Day 65th anniversary 06/06/45 - remembering my Dad, Gerard Fischetti, WWII Veteran.
In the years since we can look back to find a moving commentary on the soldier’s courage and a testament to the necessary evil of war. And for this reason we are reminder of how very much we need the military.
The remembrance of D-Day is a reminder of the horrors of and injustice of the Holocaust. The brave survivors have given a voice to still be heard today for the stories of the Holocaust still need to be told. Those who cannot remember the past are condemn to repeat it. We shall never forget.
Susan Marie Davniero
NEWSDAY Published
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is one of those times we remember the
Veterans who died for their country.
In remembrance of the American war dead, we gave witness to the heroic
feat of courage as we mourn the dead. The time for the fictional hero suddenly
becomes real by the glorified heroic feats of the brave among the fatal
sacrifice of war. Freedom is not free.
Memorial Day is more than the start of summer. Pause and reflect - say a prayer. Remember the true meaning of the day. It is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Memorial Day is more than the start of summer. Pause and reflect - say a prayer. Remember the true meaning of the day. It is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Formerly known as Decoration Day, it originated after the
American
Civil War to commemorate the Union
and Confederate
soldiers who died in the Civil War. United by the irony of a holiday origins
derived from a divided country in the Civil War, today we come together
Susan and Robert Davniero
The Babylon Beacon Newspaper Published
D-Day 70th Anniversary June 6, 1944
Today as current news headlines is of the Veteran’s Affairs
scandal…we remember the Veterans from World War II. Years may pass we shall
never forget. Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.
On
this 70th anniversary let us remember D-Day June 6, 1944 when
the
allied invasion of military troops began in the early morning hours united in
battle. Alas, the irony of a deadly war that united the living.
By the end of that day, the Allies began the battle to mark the
beginning of the end. Thus, D-Day, June 6, 1944, ultimately lead to the end of
World War II.
As Father’s Day approaches my husband, Robert (Vietnam era
Veteran) and I salute our fathers, Gerard Fischetti and Robert Davniero Sr. WWII
Veterans’ for their Army and Navy military service.
Yet, we should honor and remember all the veterans of our father’s
war not just our own.
Susan
and Robert Davniero
| Drawn by Susan Marie Davniero Cover drawing for The Poet's Art issue |
We
the People
(July
4, 1776)
July
4, 1776 flash back
A
little known fact
In
the Preamble it wrote
“We
the people…” spoke
11
years in the wake
Of
John Hancock’s ’76 date
Post
clause trail the sequence
Declaration
of Independence
By
quoting the Preamble prefix
In
lieu of the Declaration 1776
“We the people” took liberty
With
America’s history
Susan
Marie Davniero
Attachment Drawing by Susan Marie
Davniero
July 4, 1776 – Declaration of
Independence
This is a little know fact on the July 4, 1776 Declaration of
Independence
In the wake of July 4th I visited the Declaration of Independence to find
America’s roots, husband, Bob and I discuss the origination of “We the
People…”
We had an awakening to learn the words most quoted “We the People of the U.S…in order to form a more perfect Union…” etc. was not written in 1776 yet it was written 1787 as a Preamble to the United States Constitution, 11 years after John Hancock’s 1776 original.
The original 1776 John Hancock was consumed with Independence from England King Monarchy Reign.
Apparently, like the Liberty Bell tolls for Thee…"we the people..." took liberty with our history.
Susan and Robert Davniero
Great South Bay Magazine
VFW For All Time
(Dedicated to my dad, Gerard Fischetti
VFW Member)
by Susan Marie Davniero
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VFW for all time
Traces roots since 1899
Veterans come together
At the VFW chapters
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Supports veterans causes
From 1899 to everywhere
The VFW is always there
Standing up for veterans rights
The VFW for the good fight
Veterans are never alone
At the VFW you’re home
Dedicated to my dad, Gerard Fischetti
VFW Member
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REWARD THE MILITARY HERO
by Susan Marie
Davniero
Published Write On
Long Story Short May Issues
Here
he stands
Glorify
the man
Honor
the military
Citing
bravery
Of
distinguished valor
Noble
qualities to savor
Brave
amidst gore
Plague
by war
Reward
for gallantry
Military
cavalry
Heroism
derives
Saving
lives
Beyond
call of duty
Fight
for liberty
Triumph
over adversary
A
hero is legendary
At
time of war
For
all they endured
A
medal on their chest
Salute
America’s best!
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| My Father Gerard Fischetti WW II |
MEMORIAL DAY IS ONE OF THOSE TIMES
Published in USA Today
Memorial Day is one of those times we honor veterans. Veterans served us, now is the day to serve them.
We gave witness to the heroic feat of courage of the military fortitude in war, as we empathize with the maimed and mourn the dead. The time for the fictional hero quite suddenly becomes real by the glorified heroic feats of the brave soldiers among the gore, fatality and sacrifice plagued in war.
We shouldn’t need a day for what we should feel all year through – patriotism. Do not forget the true meaning of the day. United peacefully by the irony of past or current wars, it is time to give back to all veterans. All veterans are heroes; yet do not forget the heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice, the ones who didn’t come back.
Perhaps one day wars will cease and there will be peace.
Susan and Robert Davniero
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Mike Gas Station Donated Flags for Veterans VA Ctr.
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GREAT SOUTH BAY
POETRY
Reward The Military Hero
by Susan Marie Davniero
by Susan Marie Davniero
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Here he stands
Glorify the man
Honor the military
Citing bravery
Of distinguished valor
Noble qualities to savor
Brave amidst gore
Plague by war
Reward for gallantry
Military cavalry
Heroism derives
Saving lives
Beyond call of duty
Fight for liberty
Triumph over adversary
A hero is legendary
At time of war
For all they endured
A medal on their chest
Salute America’s best!
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| Bob and Susan VFW Breakfast |
Let us not forget
The Vietnam
Drafted choices
Forgotten voices
Proud they served
Yet begs to deserve
Why they went
Veteran’s dissent
Give peace a chance
Soldiers’ resistance
From false glory
A new war story
War changes us
Political distrust
Left hawkish of
Came home doves
The Veterans care
They were there
Discharge release
Veterans for peace
Susan Marie Davniero
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
BABYLON LONG ISLAND
Battle
(Printed in Newsday)
Memorial Day
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
BABYLON LONG ISLAND
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
BABYLON LONG ISLAND
BABYLON LONG ISLAND
FOR THE MEN OF WAR
Published Write On Magazine
Published Write On Magazine
March on proud, heads high
Loved ones behind, goodbye
Shared patriotism is the lure
For the men of war
To foreign lands they elope
Armed with bravery and hope
Commanding orders roar
For the men of war
Witness to a bloody bath
The horrors of war’s wrath
To recall what they saw
For the men of war
They are doomed
Whatever for
The men of war
Phantom casualties speak
Military widows weep
And plea, “No more”
For the men of war
Military honors bequeath graves
Bugle taps and flags wave
Eternal peace forever more
For the men of war
Susan Marie Davniero
REWARD THE MILITARY HERO
Here he stands
Glorify the man
Honor the military
Citing bravery
Of distinguished valor
Noble qualities to savor
Brave amidst gore
Plague by war
Reward for gallantry
Military cavalry
Heroism derives
Saving lives
Beyond call of duty
Fight for liberty
Triumph over adversary
A hero is legendary
At time of war
For all they endured
A medal on their chest
Salute America
Susan Marie Davniero
THE 4TH OF JULY
On this 4th of July, Independence Day, we should take a moment and give pause to reflect on our freedom, saluting the red, white and blue. Freedom is not free.
On this grand Independence Day Americans are all one in unity, sharing the same birthday of our country. Alas, not likely to be made perfect by this one day alone. All Americans shall pull toward those experiences of unity which separates us – if only to bridge us together as one united country for the common good. America shall rise.
Independence Day reminds us of to celebrate our freedoms and honor patriotism. Patriotic Americans ensure our nation remain the land of the free and the home of the brave for generations to come.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is one of those times we honor
veterans. Veterans served us, now is the day to serve them.
We gave witness to the heroic feat of courage of the military fortitude in war, as we empathize with the maimed and mourn the dead. The time for the fictional hero quite suddenly becomes real by the glorified heroic feats of the brave soldiers among the gore, fatality and sacrifice plagued in war.
We shouldn’t need a day for what we should feel all year through – patriotism. Do not forget the true meaning of the day. United peacefully by the irony of past or current wars, it is time to give back to all veterans.
We gave witness to the heroic feat of courage of the military fortitude in war, as we empathize with the maimed and mourn the dead. The time for the fictional hero quite suddenly becomes real by the glorified heroic feats of the brave soldiers among the gore, fatality and sacrifice plagued in war.
We shouldn’t need a day for what we should feel all year through – patriotism. Do not forget the true meaning of the day. United peacefully by the irony of past or current wars, it is time to give back to all veterans.
On this Memorial Day let us not forget the
real heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice, the ones who didn’t come back.
Susan and Robert Davniero
Publish USA Weekend Magazine
Susan and Robert Davniero
Publish USA Weekend Magazine
Re: Steven
Spielberg project “Shoah” Foundation
We applaud Steven Spielberg narrative tribute
to the Holocaust; “Shoah” as a historic chronicle record of the survivors
stories. “Shoah” Foundation opens a window to the past inviting the audience for
a heart breaking visit.
Spielberg
relates to the “Shoah” project as “;This
is what I was put on earth to do”; Spielberg “Shoah” project and Holocaust
movies (Schlinder’s List) are a remembrance of the horrors of the Holocaust
giving a voice to the Holocaust survivors and the unheard victims who lost their
lives.
In tandem
two generations young and old alike convene together to contribute in assembling
testimony of Holocaust survivors for “Shoah”. “Shoah” passes the Holocaust
survivor’s stories legacy to the young for future generations. Thanks to Steven Spielerg and the "Shoan Founation"we shall never frorget.
Sincerely,
Susan and
Robert Davniero
| Patrotic Cat Calender |
Patriotic Cat
American Cat
Proudly sat
Flag flap
Posing cat
Calendar map
Salute tap
It’s a wrap
Let’s all act
Like that
Patriotic cat
by Susan Marie Davniero
REMEMBER THE LADIES
Hail the women veterans! I salute American daughters who went to war.
The camaraderie of the women military enlisted forces is evident in Newsday’s report. All women veterans are to be commended for their bravery and courage to step up at times of war to volunteer for service. The women veterans in enlisted military, the military nurses, USO workers and even the civilian Red Cross all contribute to the cause and are in good company.
Newsday’s report on women veterans is a heartbreaking mirror for America’s lost at wartime; yet also America’s gain of an inspiring story of patriotism. With the support of all military veterans and Americans, perhaps one day we shall begin the long road back to peace. God Bless America!
Susan Marie Davniero
REMEMBER THE LADIES
Published The Pink Chameleon
Published The Pink Chameleon
In early land
Movement began
The ladies voices
Advocates choices
History books
Often overlooked
The women’s role
In stories told
Biographies can be
Revealing history
A wide angle lens
Road of life bends
The women pioneers
In chosen careers
By moving forsaken
On paths less taken
Entitled to prestige
The women’s legacy
In history’s galleries
Remember the ladies
Susan Marie Davniero
| Veteran's Day at Applebees Free Meal for Veterans |
| Bob and Susan Applebees |
| Friendly's Veteran's Day Free Meal for Veterans! |
Published NY DAILY NEWS
Letters to the Editor
The years will pass,
but 9/11 forever will last, forever locked in our memory. We shall never
forget.
By the opening of the September 11 Memorial
& Museum we honor the dead who didn’t come home, and commemorate the somber
remembrance of that day.
The Museum
will display this poignant horrific part of American history with film, ruins
and remains to retell the horrors of that day for future generations.
Once, stood the Twin Towers - today the site is
a burial land. Admission should be free, but alas, freedom is not free.
Susan and Robert Davniero, Lindenhurst, NY
SOLDIERS OF MISFORTUNE
Published in Long Island Press
I salute the Long Island Press reporting on the “Soldiers of Misfortune” to aid in the medical facilities care of the Veterans.
It is one of those times to remember the Veterans. Veterans serve us, now is the time to serve them when they return home in need of medical and wellness care.
Perhaps the real heroes are the ones who didn’t come back; however, we need to be remainder that a war Veteran isn’t just about the life lost in death. but a life lived. Don’t forget the Veterans at home.
Susan Marie Davniero
Thus, our flag is a united emblem
| Bob and /Susan at VFW Breakfast Bugget VFW Lindenhurst, NY |
IT’S VFW FOR ALL TIME
Published Long Story Short
(Dedicated to Dad, Gerard Fischetti VFW Member)
(Dedicated to Dad, Gerard Fischetti VFW Member)
It’s
VFW for all time
Traces
roots since 1899
All
Veterans come together
At
all the VFW chapters
Veterans
of Foreign Wars
Supports
veterans causes
From
1899 to everywhere
The
VFW is always there
Standing
up for veterans rights
The
VFW for the good fight
Veterans
are never alone
At
the VFW you’re home
Susan
and Robert Davniero
Susan/Bob - This is a beautiful poem
which I will read at out next meeting on Wed, July 16th. Thank you both for
your continued support of Lindenhurst VFW Post 7279. It's folks like yourselves
that keep our doors open.
Chris
Subject: VFW For All Time Poem
Remember Flag Day
Published Long Story Short 2015
Published Long Story Short 2015
It all happened in 1977
The beginning of Flag Day June 14
It was the birth of the American Flag
Wave proudly on our country’s stage
Betsy Ross sewed the colors true
America’s red, white and blue
By 1916 President Wilson proclaim
June 14 Flag Day came to be named
Thus, our flag is a united emblem
To stand for the land of the free
In the home of the brave
Salute the flag as is waves
Be thankful for our freedoms
For all that our country has done
It’s the American way
Remember Flag Day
Written by Susan
Marie Davniero
| Certificate of Appreciation Donation Disable American Veterans |
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Bob and Susan Memorial Day
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