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His Mother's Son - A Soldier
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His Mother's Son - A Soldier |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
His Mother’s Son – A Soldier He was twenty-four and had only been married for a year or so. He sang in three high school choirs because his teacher said his voice soared into the clouds. He was a hockey player and his Mother’s only son. He loved the cold and he loved the snow. He loved to go into the woods where no one would go. He drove fast snowmobiles and he had dreams. He had dreams that he never shared. He made people laugh with funny faces and silly stories. He was a soldier and he was killed in November of 2007 by an IED in a country he never got to visit. Alison |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...hope this is not a true story for you, but I know that there are many that grieve today over lost loved ones...James |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Yes, James, sadly it is true. Thank you for reading and caring. A (Point for clarification - he was not my son. He was America's son -- and the son of a woman I know) |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Deeply poignant write, dear Alison. So much mourning in so many families! Love, Margherita |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Yes, Margherita - your words are sad and true. May we always remember that these people may have just been starting their lives. We are losing children, somee not even old enough to vote - some not old enough to drink. Some have never left home before joining the military. They are sons and daughters. May we never forget that. Alison |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Your poem is hitting home with far more mothers, brothers, sisters, fathers, cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and grandparents, than we would have wished for... in this day and age. Thankfully, the honor of our nation, the sense of duty, that goes on in our young men and women. I do not want any of them lost, ever. It is a choice they are free to make; God bless them. Alison, I share with you this story of Sgt. Gebhardt. You may have seen it. Sometimes, I believe this is one of the reasons we are there, in whole, and in part. We do make a difference. http://www.klwn.com/?c=137&a=1145 I pray for you, and and for all of the families that see their children off to any war. I also pray for all of the families that go to work any day of the week, and are suddenly sidelined by evil of any kind. Once we realize we are not victims, but achievers...in any way, at any level...that is when we will become strong once again. Do not listen to the detractors...listen to that inner spirit of yours. Please let your friend know, that her son is a hero in my mind. Always. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
This is the bitter part of war that is so terrible and causes so much heartache. So many young and vibrant souls lost in the bat of an eye....gone, never to be anything more than just a memory....so tragic. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Alison, I am so sorry to hear of your personal loss and feel great sorrow for those he left behind. I am here at For Leonard Wood, MO, visiting my son and his battle buddies this weekend. I want to cry every time I leave the base because I know so many of these young people's lives will be irreversibly altered by war and their families and friends will lose a part of that person (if not the whole God forbid) that can never be recovered. They are so idealistic and high spirited. God bless the all. *hugs* ....jo [This message has been edited by iliana (11-16-2007 04:05 PM).] |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I feel for you aziza ARCTIC WIND |
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chickoo007 Member
since 2007-11-06
Posts 70India |
Such is the irony of this world that nations are "FIGHTING for world peace..." My question is why are they fighting??? People get destroyed in wars but still we are FIGHTING for world peace ... May a little sense prevail in our world leaders and they understand that "Conquer the angry man by peace, The miser by generosity, The liar by truth, And the violent by peace...." Truly a very well written poem,SUPERB!!!!!! |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Thank you all. This poem is about people, young people - the Why's are left for us to ponder and for politicians to manipulate. I hope that we have learned not to question those who are going about their days, doing their duty. Without soldiers, our lives would not be what they are today. I don't know the WHY'S - I know that I see young people every day in uniform - and I'll save MY Why's for those who should have the answers. And I will hug and shake the hands and thank those who are actually serving. Alison |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
aziza, I hardly know what to say, but felt I should respond. I think your post prior to this, explains my feelings. You've reflected well on a perplexing and sad situation. You expressed it well. misce' |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Alison.. what a beautiful tribute to your friends son.. I feel for you my friend.. sending you some of my special  hugs to smile your day.. RDB xxBe kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice read  |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Thank you very much - for reading, responding and caring. A |
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