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Old 01-29-2007, 03:44 PM
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I ran across this poem today and I am posting it for all veterans and especially for Andy, Tiny, Doc Fred's father-in-law, Doc Fred's friend Dwight, and Tina's father.

Tina - I don't know if your father is a veteran or not but his daughter is one great person so I'll say he was a veteran. This also goes to your boyfriend too.

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There are none so very lonely,
As those who share so much.
They keep their memories only,
To forget what they can't touch.

They all hold on to something.
Be it sight or even sound.
Could be only one thing,
They're all so tightly bound.

Their comrades, no their brothers,
My God, their sisters, too.
Share one thing that no others,
Can ever share with you.

Their minds are etched with pictures,
Of fallen friend and foe.
Those damned eternal fixtures,
Never letting go.

Though war has no conscience,
The people who fought them do.
They don't need the nonsense,
That man has put them through.

They fought for all our freedom,
And love of Country too.
Let's show them that we need them,
They live with this for you.

Lawrence F. Kelly
Copyright 1994
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Old 01-29-2007, 05:13 PM
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THANK YOU RA. You are appreciated.
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That was good...Thanks Ann
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and God bless you Ann.

This is one of the best poems you've posted for all of us.

Thanks for you efforts.
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Thank you for the dedication.
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