NEW YORK, NY - Monday, October 24th 2011: Each year, the New York City Saint Patrick's Day Parade recognizes the efforts of an outstanding charity or distinguished group of people who serve to better the world we live in. This year, we are proud to announce that the 2012 Parade will be marched in honor of ALL American Veterans -- from every branch of service and from every war or conflict.

Please join us on Saturday March 17th, 2012 for the 251st NYC Saint Patrick's Day Parade as we honor, recognize and celebrate the brave men and women of America's Armed Forces.

We Stood For Freedom
by Roger Robicheau

We stood for freedom just like you
And loved the flag you cherish too

Our uniforms felt great to wear
You know the feel, and how you care

In step we marched, the cadence way
The same is true with you today

Oh how we tried to do our best
As you do now, from test to test

How young we were and proud to be
Defenders of true liberty

So many thoughts bind soldiers well
The facts may change, not how we jell

Each soldier past, and you now here
Do share what will not disappear

One thought now comes, straight from my heart
For soldiers home, who've done their part

I honored to have served with you
May Godly peace, help get you through

And now I end with a request
Do ponder this, while home at rest

America, respect our day
Each veteran, helped freedom stay

©2002 Roger J. Robicheau