What V.A. Means
By James T. Dady - VA Bath, New York
V stands for the Veracity of its personnel.
E stands for the Education it offers.
T stands for the Tenacity of its purpose.
E stands for the Elation given to vets by “Special Services”.
R stands for a Readiness to assist a veteran in distress.
A stands for its Alertness to correct any abuses of its purpose.
N stands for its Nearness to any veteran in distress.
S stands for the Social Security offered to its beneficiaries.
A stands for its Ability to satisfy the varied needs of a veteran.
D stands for a Determination to see that no veteran goes in need.
M stands for its Mission to care for those who defended our land.
I stands for the Initiative of its personnel in reactivating a former just claim.
N stands for the Nation which does not forget its soldiers.
I stands for its Insight into the validity of a claim.
S stands for its Sincerity in aiding former servicemen and women.
T stands for its Time-tested mode of operation.
I stands for the illumination it gives to a veteran when things look the darkest.
O stands for the Opportunities it creates by a rehabilitation program
N stands for its Nobility of purpose.
Posted in Poetry Archive | From: Spring 1952