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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy 
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I live in the shadow they've left behind something so familiar as country which you don't truly miss until you are overseas. Do they know our heart stops at every tragic newcast? So much harder to be heroes now since the war isn't covered anymore except in insipid spotty rains. The numbers gone don't seem to mean as much as they did when they held political hatred; yet they persevered: found chaos when they sought clarity made friends when enemies sought revenge protected strangers as though they were brothers. They learned the difference between killing and murder and fought to preserve sanctity. Do they know how proud we are of them? boys coming back men mature confident structured and that we haven't forgotten to grieve and cherish that young men forgoe families, and their long lives, just to safeguard us here. No we haven't forsaken them. A man may be forgotten but a hero is forever remembered note:I wanted to say that the term: Man is interchangeable for symbolizing both men AND women in the Services; i didn't mean to slight either. [This message has been edited by threadbear (05-16-2010 11:42 PM).] |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
oh my, this really hit home...my son is in Afghanistan presently...he is a mentor between the Afghany police and our military...you have captured here, the profound dedication, these men have for they're country...well done my friend...thank you |
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whisperingwalt Member
since 2010-04-29
Posts 240Coquitlam, BC, Canada |
Very touching tribute..ww |
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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy |
Oh, Lee: my heart goes out to your son, may he stay both brave and safe. I was specifically writing this to folks who had someone overseas in some remote country. There's more of them out there, somewhat alone, than we realize. These fine men and women teach us what it means to be a survivor and a person with focus on the more important things in life. |
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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy |
I appreciate your reply and time, Walt! Thanks goes to those who would willingly spend their life for ours. Jeff |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
I make sure every morning that my class pays tribute to those overseas. The flag salute is so much more than words. As was your poem. This was excellent. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Yo Jeff, These are some very good words. Bobby |
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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy |
Andrew you and your class are to be commended in think of others first. Out of sight out of mind should NEVER pertain to our soldiers. Jeff |
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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy |
Hi, Bobby. Thank you kind sir! I was inspired by Denise's song list on the Announcements Forum. Just another thing to be reminded of that we need to feel grateful for. Jeff |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thank you, Jeff, for reminding us of those who need our thoughts and prayers. Ida |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Any man or woman who serves our country is my personal hero...may God bless them and their families. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
We can never be grateful enough to those heroes and their loved ones who wait behind for their return. Beautifully expressed, Jeff! |
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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy |
aw, thanks to YOU, Denise! Something else occured to me: after talking with several returning young vets, it seems they all want to hear the same thing from us when they come back home: that we say: Yeah, what you did was worth it. Thank you. That's all the soldiers need. That's all... They volunteered to put their lifes on the line for us. That's why they're heroes, in my eyes. |
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Bastet Member
since 2010-05-07
Posts 246 |
I enjoy your poetry more and more. This one is very powerful. A strong message without getting sentimental. I love "insipid spotty rain" -- a perfect metphor for old news coverage. Bravo! |
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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy |
Sunshine and Ida (Ida Mae was my Mom's mom name. by the way) it does seem such a little thing to ask of us: just keep them in mind and never take them for granted. Maybe we can make this: Give a Soldier A Hug Thank You Week. Small things can mean so much. Jeff |
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threadbear Senior Member
since 2008-07-10
Posts 817Indy |
Huge thanks to you, Bastet! Glad you liked the 'insipid' line: I struggled briefly with a good way to describe the lazy reporting on the war as of late. Strange days we live in... Jeff |
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