The document contains poems written by elementary school students for Veterans Day. The poems express gratitude and appreciation for military veterans who served in the armed forces and fought for the country's freedom and safety. The veterans are described as heroes who risked their lives in wars and should be honored and remembered on Veterans Day. Some poems mention how veterans served in different branches of the military like the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. They fought bravely in wars from the past to the present. Veterans Day is an opportunity to thank all veterans for protecting the country and its people.