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[MORTARDUDE]

I wish we could all get together in one place next year. I think it would do us all a lot of good. Before we are all dead or too sick to travel.

Larry

[usmcsgt65]

He who served with me this day I will call brother.

Semper Fi

[Arrow]

This life is truly likea candle in the wind...

I found peace in the middle of a tornado once that was destroying everything within my vision...

I pray for all of us to find such a peace in the middle of this storm...

Love you all...

Little Sparrow...

[Andy]

Well, you could have almost predicted it. Frank was at a wake on Thursday. Some fine people came to pay their respects. Wish I was there but it wasn?t in the cards. At the same time up here where those Yankees live all the damn lights went out. From Detroit to New York City, from Cleveland to Hartford, everything went out. I?m just knowing Frank is looking down laughing his butt off about all this. Of course in New York could couldn?t get anywhere at all unless you were on a motorcycle. What a great prank. Can?t you hear him laughing?

Frank, thanks for letting the air conditioners continue to run at my house. Really appreciate that one. I?ll buy you a beverage when we meet later on.

God bless,
Andy
PS: Save me a seat for the Bob Hope show.
PPS: Larry, your idea of everyone getting together in one place sounds pretty good to me. Next April in the center of the country would be fine. No Frisco, Oakland is not the center of the U.S.

[Keith_Hixson]

The good book says,

"It is appointed unto man to die once."


An airborne friend of my has this plaque in his office.

"Life is like a parachute jump,
You'd better get right the first time."

May we all make great jumps the first and only time we have at this go around.

Keith

[MORTARDUDE]

Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me....
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.


T'was Grace that taught...
my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear...
the hour I first believed.


Through many dangers, toils and snares...
we have already come.
T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far...
and Grace will lead us home.


The Lord has promised good to me...
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be...
as long as life endures.


When we've been here a thousand years...
bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise...
then when we've first begun.


"Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me....
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now, I see.

[MORTARDUDE]

Precious Memories


As I travel down life's pathway
Know not what the years may hold
As I ponder, hope grows fonder
Precious memories flood my soul

Precious father, loving mother
Glide across the lonely years
And old home's scenes of my childhood
In fond memories appears

Precious memories, how they linger
How they ever flood my soul
In the stillness of the midnight
Precious sacred scenes unfold

[MORTARDUDE]

IN THE GARDEN

I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses


And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known


He speaks and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing


And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known


I'd stay in the garden with Him
'Tho the night around me be falling
But He bids me go; through the voice of woe
His voice to me is calling


And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known

>>>>>>>>>>



- Words and Music by Charles Austin Miles, 1913

Miles gave the background to this beautiful hymn in his own words:

Quote:

"I read the story of the greatest morn in history. The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, while it was yet very dark, unto the sepulcher. Instantly, completely, there unfolded in my mind the scenes of the garden, where out of the mists comes a form, halting, hesitating, tearful, seeking, turning from side to side in bewildering amazement.
"Falteringly, bearing grief in every accent, with tear-dimmed eyes, she whispers, 'If Thou has borne Him hence.'
"He speaks, and the sound of His voice is so sweet the birds hush their singing. He said to her "Mary!"
"Just one word and forgotten are the heartaches, the long dreary hours, all the past blotted out in His presence."

End of Quote.

[DMZ-LT]

I gave this poem that reminded me of Frank to My daddy to put in the casket w/ him, along with an angel figurine that matches one that I have. I miss hearing your voice everyday when you called to chat & talk to daddy- I love you and will see you again! And by the way- IT"S A BOY!!! Thank you for loving this family- WE LOVE YOU!!!


Compassion is an angel
Who always gives his all,
He's there for every creature
Wheather great or wheather small.

At any time of day or night
Or any kind of storm,
He'll wrap his arms around your soul
To keep you safe and warm.

Compassion swells within a heart
When someone is in pain,
It softly beats a rhythm
So gentle and humane.

No matter if it's man or beast
Or what their tale of woe,
Compasssion with his wings outstretched
Will help the healing grow.

Compassion has a kindness
Seen in every tender act.
So when you're kind to someone else
I tell you it's a fact....
Sometime he'll be around again
For all the angel's say,
Compassion shown to others
Will be shown to you someday.

Thank you frank for being the TRUE meaning of COMPASSION!!!

[DMZ-LT]

Dmz-Lt. wanted everyone to know that Frank is safely in the ground- All the flowers from all of you were beautiful & Sid printed out all the posts and gave them to his father & his father showed them off to everyone saying" Look at all the people that loved my son" !!! Daddy said he looked wonderful- He will be home tomorrow to tell ya'll all about it! Sis- daddy said he loves you & Frank loves you sooo much- never forger nor doubt! I'm gonna try to call you- I love you- Lil' LT.