William Grant Burns was an internationally recognized "Family Values" poet, who served in the United States Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Palau (CVE-122). He has received multiple awards, commendations and citations for his widely acclaimed military poetic endeavors, and was honored in 2004 with the prestigious American Legion "Medal of Merit" Award.
March 22, 2007
"Esprit de Corps’"
The Fighting spirit of the Corps’
Now
Enshrined in this “Great Park” evermore.
Proudly we serve one and all,
Our strength united in Freedoms call: -
Our credo is to, “Do or Die”
For love of… Read More
March 25, 2006
"The Irvine Legend"
The man’s name was James Irvine,
Blessed with great inspiration,
And a cowboy like dream
With a real estate destination-
So he took his horse, on a 24 hour ride,
To stake out his own,… Read More
August 24, 2004
"Gratitude and Honor"
The American Eagle soars
On gilded wings,
This place in time
Its message brings,
To all of our Veterans
From our hearts so inspired,
A twenty one gun salute,
For the last time fired!
William Grant Burns, Poet… Read More
March 27, 2002
"A Salute to Our Veterans"
Echoing thru America’s history,
Bringing forth shades of the past,
Celebrating an enduring democracy,
That many thought never would last!
Countless battles fought and won,
By many courageous people,
Starting with, the signal of light,
From the… Read More
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