Huntington Beach in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ode to Desert Storm
Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 10, 2022
1. Ode to Desert Storm Marker
My God we are proud Mr. President,
Mr. Cheney and Colin and Norm.
For you and our troops in the Persian Gulf,
For your accomplishments in Desert Storm.
We're also proud of Reagan and Cap,
Who knew what had to be done.
On their "Watch" they rebuilt our forces,
and for that We're again number one.
We've blown the sock off of Saddam,
his chemical, nuke plants and tanks.
We fought the war to win it,
and for that our everlasting thanks.
Desert Shield turned storm and lighting did strike,
to throw out Saddam the fool.
And rid Kuwait of all the pain,
brought on by Satan's tool.
The women and men, both young and old
who fought for the red, white and blue,
are the greatest and best of the U.S.A.,
and that's no brag it's just true.
The cruise, the bradly, the M-1 tank,
brought hell fire to all in their way,
our troops and our allies, went arm and arm,
they made Saddam really pay.
Yes, thunder and lighting is what they were,
just like Norman said they would be,
and now we know the battle was right,
cause Kuwait and it's people are free.
We come here today to plant this great oak,
in honor of Desert Storm,
for the peace with freedom they won
this page online
and especially for those not yet born.
We sent our love and shed our tears,
For our wounded and those who died,
may God grant their loved ones and families,
with Heavenly comfort and pride.
April 23, 1991 Daryl Smith
Erected 1991.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.
Location. 33° 40.629′ N, 118° 0.014′ W. Marker is in Huntington Beach, California, in Orange County. Memorial is on Park Street south of Yorktown Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1932 Park St, Huntington Beach CA 92648, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Queen's Rose Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Auditorium and Tower (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the S.R. Bowen Buildings (approx. 0.2 miles away); Northam Ranch House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Scout Cabin (approx. 0.6 miles away); Newland House (approx. ¾ mile away); Ted W. Bartlett (approx. 0.8 miles away); 126 Main Street (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington Beach.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 10, 2022
2. Ode to Desert Storm Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 5, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
