Editor's Note: Valorie Nenzel wrote this tribute to women veterans. The 1984 Douglas High School graduate served with the military during the first Desert Storm.
Sister Soldier
We fell upon our knees tonight
And prayed for a total stranger.
She never asked what's wrong or right,
She bravely faced all
danger.
We once walked in her shoes
Some came away unscathed.
We also paid our dues
And for her a road we paved.
We were once a novelty
Lost among the crowd
Yes we fought for liberty
And came back home so proud.
There were no parades
Nor medals passed around
Not even simple accolades
The bugles made no sound
Our sister soldier died today
On foreign land she fell.
For her soul we kneel and pray
Sister soldier, fare thee well.
- Valorie Nenzel
Gardnerville
